Multi Skilled Engineer

D R Newitt & Associates; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leeds seeks a Multiskilled Engineer to join their expanding team. The role involves performing maintenance and repairs, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should hold an NVQ level 3 in electrical engineering and possess strong fault-finding abilities. This opportunity offers a competitive and negotiable package.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical fault-finding experience.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Fault-find and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

NVQ level 3 in electrical engineering or equivalent

Job description

Multiskilled Engineer

With a commanding position in the UK FMCG and Food market sector, this highly respected brand has witnessed massive investment and expansion in its West Yorkshire Facility. With its high-end products, their focus on production and continuous improvement is at the forefront of their engineering teams. To continue their expansion model there is a need to increase the already successful engineering team.

Position: Multiskilled Engineer

Location: Leeds

Package: Negotiable

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across production equipment.
• Fault-find and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, implementing permanent solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering function.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge-sharing across the team.
• Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety, quality, and environmental
• Building control panels
• Diagnose and repair faults efficiently to reduce downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections and proactive maintenance to ensure reliability and safety.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new systems and equipment.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities using a CMMS (tablet-based, training provided).
• Manage critical spare parts and ensure effective inventory control.
• Issue and manage Permits to Work for contractors, ensuring compliance and safety.
• Support black building testing and respond to alarms via the Trend BMS.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and performance initiatives.
• Deliver weekly reports in line with contractual KPIs.

Requirements

• Qualifications preferred should be an NVQ level 3 or equivalent in electrical engineering with experience in a similar role.
• Must have strong electrical fault-finding experience, WITH 18TH Edition qualifications Familiarity with technical manuals, schematics and drawings.
• To be able to work independently or part of a team