Multi-Skilled Engineer

Watton Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Watton Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to maintain, repair and optimise plant, machinery and production equipment within a pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging environment.

The role requires a multi-skilled engineer able to diagnose faults, implement effective engineering solutions and support continuous improvement to maximise production efficiency and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hands-on engineering maintenance within manufacturing/production.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and practical maintenance experience.
• Ability to diagnose faults and undertake preventative maintenance.
• Systematic fault-finding and root-cause analysis.
• Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults promptly to minimise downtime.
• Undertake reactive maintenance, repairs, adjustments and modifications as required.
• Apply fault-finding methods to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Provide engineering support to Production teams to maintain equipment performance.
• Assist in installation, commissioning and modification of machinery.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Mechanical engineering

Fault diagnosis

Preventative maintenance

Equipment reliability

Electrical/pneumatic/control knowledge

Independent worker

Documentation

Job description

To maintain, repair and optimise plant, machinery and production equipment to ensure maximum operational availability, reliability, safety and efficiency across the business. The role requires a hands‑on, multi‑skilled engineer with a strong mechanical engineering background and the ability to diagnose faults, implement effective engineering solutions and support continuous improvement within a pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging environment.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Maintenance and Breakdown Support

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery, packaging equipment, plant and associated systems.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults and equipment breakdowns promptly to minimise production downtime.
• Undertake reactive maintenance, repairs, adjustments and equipment modifications as required.
• Apply a systematic approach to fault‑finding, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Provide practical engineering support to Production teams to maintain equipment performance and maximise production efficiency.
• Support the installation, commissioning and modification of machinery and equipment where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, performance and maintainability.

Mechanical and Multi‑Skilled Engineering

• Apply strong mechanical engineering knowledge to maintain and repair production and packaging equipment.
• Undertake engineering fault‑finding across mechanical systems and associated equipment.
• Support electrical, pneumatic and control‑system fault diagnosis within the limits of training, competence and authorisation.
• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues and specialist contractors to resolve complex engineering issues.
• Recommend appropriate engineering solutions, replacement components and equipment improvements.
• Assist in assessing equipment condition and identifying potential failures before they affect production.

Essential

• Proven experience in a hands‑on engineering maintenance role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and practical maintenance experience.
• Experience diagnosing faults, repairing machinery and undertaking preventative maintenance.
• A methodical approach to fault‑finding and problem‑solving, with the ability to identify root causes and implement lasting solutions.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and respond effectively to production‑critical issues.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to safe working practices.
• Competent IT skills and the ability to complete maintenance records and technical documentation accurately.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Flexibility to support changing business and production requirements