Multi Skilled Engineer

Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd; Great Barr; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical) for a leading manufacturing business in Great Barr. The role focuses on maintenance, faultfinding and continuous improvement of extrusion-related equipment in an industrial setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, experience with PLCs, motors and drives, and the ability to read drawings and electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with PLCs, motors, drives and electrical control systems.
• Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and automated machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Good IT skills, including experience using CMMS or maintenance management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and practical approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across a range of production and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Support the optimisation and continuous improvement of extrusion lines and associated machinery.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning and upgrading of production equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve machinery performance, reliability and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed in accordance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Work closely with production teams to maximise equipment availability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Skills

Faultfinding

Electrical faultfinding

Mechanical faultfinding

Plcs

Motors and drives

Electrical control systems

Reading drawings and schematics

CMMS/maintenance software

Problem solving

Teamwork and communication

Education

Manufacturing/industrial experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical)

Location: Great Barr
Job Type: Full-Time

Chase Taylor Recruitment are working on behalf of a leading manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Multi‑Skilled Engineer with both mechanical and electrical expertise.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer from an industrial manufacturing environment, ideally with experience in extrusion or plastics manufacturing. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining, optimising and continuously improving production equipment to maximise efficiency, reliability and performance.

We’re looking for someone with a proactive approach, strong fault‑finding skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across a range of production and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Support the optimisation and continuous improvement of extrusion lines and associated machinery.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning and upgrading of production equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve machinery performance, reliability and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed in accordance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Work closely with production teams to maximise equipment availability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Multi‑Skilled Engineer within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with PLCs, motors, drives and electrical control systems.
• Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and automated machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Good IT skills, including experience using CMMS or maintenance management systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a proactive and practical approach.

Desirable

• Experience within extrusion or plastics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of internal water systems and industrial chiller systems.
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) legislation and best practices.

Personal Attributes

• Positive, proactive and self‑motivated.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Reliable with an excellent work ethic.
• Flexible and adaptable within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Team player with effective communication skills.
• Keen to develop professionally and contribute to business improvements.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.