Multi Skilled Engineer

Total Staff Services; Harleston; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a manufacturing site in Needham. The role entails mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks, supporting equipment reliability while following safety standards. Ideal candidates have strong hands-on experience, relevant qualifications, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Specialist training and development

Long-term progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Shift uplifts for specific hours

Qualifications

• Experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong skills in both mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Ability to perform diagnostics and repairs on production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and fix electrical issues across equipment.
• Collaborate to enhance equipment reliability.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical knowledge

Fault-finding skills

Automation equipment familiarity

Mechanical drawing reading

Electrical schematic reading

Problem-solving abilities

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above (Mechanical/Electrical)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (highly desirable)

Job description

Pay: 44,000.00- 48,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (60/40 Mechanical Bias)
Location: Needham (IP20 9LB) - own transport required due to shift times/location
Salary: 44,800 base + shift uplifts (10% extra pay for hours worked 6-7am and 7-10pm) - typical annual earnings 46,500 - 47,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Rotating shifts - 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday

About the Role

Total Staff are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a flagship high-volume manufacturing site in Needham.

This is a dual-discipline role covering both mechanical and electrical maintenance across a busy, automated production facility. The site runs a wide range of heavy-duty machinery, conveyors, automated nailers, saw lines, compressors, and handling systems - so engineers need to be comfortable working across both mechanical components and electrical control systems.

The split is roughly 60% mechanical / 40% electrical, making this role ideal for someone who's hands-on with mechanical systems but also confident in electrical diagnostics, fault-finding, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical

• Carry out PPM, reactive, and breakdown maintenance on conveyors, chains, drive systems, gearboxes, shafts, and bearings
• Repair/replace worn mechanical parts including belts, sprockets, couplings, seals, and hydraulic lines
• Maintain compressors, pumps, pneumatics, and lubrication systems
• Mechanical alignment, fitting, and rebuilds on heavy-duty production machinery

Electrical

• Electrical fault-finding on three-phase motors, drives, contactors, and control panels
• Inspect and maintain sensors, proximity switches, photoelectric and laser alignment systems
• Diagnose issues on electrical wiring, isolators, relays, and distribution boards
• Work with variable speed drives (VSDs), inverters, and starters
• Carry out electrical isolations and testing in line with company safety standards
• Assist with basic PLC fault diagnosis (full programming knowledge not required, but ability to identify input/output issues is expected)
• Ensure all electrical work is carried out to 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations standards

General Duties

• Support with machinery installation, relocation, and commissioning projects
• Keep accurate maintenance records (mechanical & electrical)
• Collaborate with production to improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the site

What We're Looking For

• Proven background as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical experience (conveyors, chains, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, compressors)
• Solid electrical knowledge - three-phase motors, fault-finding, drives, sensors, panels
• Familiarity with automation equipment, safety circuits, and PLC-controlled machinery
• Confident in both diagnosing faults and carrying out hands-on repairs
• Ability to read both mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a high-volume environment
• Must hold a recognised engineering qualification - NVQ Level 3 or above (Mechanical/Electrical)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regs highly desirable

What's On Offer

• 44,800 base salary
• OTE earnings of 46,500- 47,000 with shift uplifts (10% paid for hours worked 6-7am and 7-10pm)
• Permanent, full-time role - Monday to Friday only
• Rotating shifts: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm
• Specialist training and development after probationLong-term progression opportunities across a large, stable group