Multi Skilled Engineer

Scantec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Multi Skilled Production Engineer in Trafford Park, Manchester. This hands-on role involves maximising production efficiency through effective maintenance and support of engineering teams. Key responsibilities include developing maintenance systems, ensuring operational safety and training staff. Candidates should have at least NVQ Level 3 in plant maintenance, strong fault-finding skills, and a minimum of 4 years in an engineering environment. Attractive opportunities for skills development offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in an engineering environment or strong plant operational background.
• Good understanding of safety and environmental regulations.
• Solid knowledge of factory plant, processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively support all health, safety and quality initiatives across the site.
• Communicate effectively with management, production and maintenance teams across all shifts.
• Develop and support predictive and planned maintenance systems for production equipment.
• Maintain strong technical knowledge through manuals, training and development.

Skills

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Maintenance planning and prioritisation

Predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring

Health & Safety systems, including permit to work

Continuous improvement and problem-solving tools

Machine control systems programming and diagnostics

Good IT skills

Strong communication and teamworking ability

Coaching and mentoring capability

Education

NVQ Level 3 or recognised engineering apprenticeship in plant maintenance

ONC in Engineering or demonstrable equivalent knowledge

Job description

Overview

Multi Skilled Production Engineer – Trafford Park, Manchester · 3 Shift Pattern

Scantec are recruiting for a proactive Maintenance Engineer who can maximise production efficiency through effective inspection, maintenance and rapid resolution of equipment issues. You’ll play a key role in preventing unplanned downtime, maintaining factory services, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. Alongside hands-on engineering work, you’ll support and coach production teams, helping to improve equipment understanding, reliability and overall performance.

Responsibilities

• Proactively support all health, safety and quality initiatives across the site
• Communicate effectively with management, production and maintenance teams across all shifts
• Develop and support predictive and planned maintenance systems for production equipment
• Maintain safe, reliable and cost-effective factory utilities
• Improve factory efficiency through effective repair, maintenance and enhancement of plant and facilities
• Ensure accurate maintenance records and clear communication with your line manager
• Maintain strong technical knowledge through manuals, training and development
• Train, coach and motivate production teams to improve equipment knowledge and performance
• Maintain and develop maintenance resources, including stores, workshop, documentation and systems
• Regularly walk production lines, addressing defects immediately or scheduling repairs as appropriate
• Positively lead, challenge and promote a strong site culture

Skills & Technical Knowledge

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Maintenance planning and prioritisation
• Predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring
• Health & Safety systems, including permit to work
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving tools
• Machine control systems programming and diagnostics
• Good IT skills
• Strong communication and teamworking ability
• Coaching and mentoring capability

Minimum technical requirements

• Mechanical competency for electrical engineers
• IPAF Scissor Lift licence
• Basic welding skills
• PLC introductory knowledge

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 or recognised engineering apprenticeship in plant maintenance
• ONC in Engineering or demonstrable equivalent knowledge
• Good understanding of safety and environmental regulations
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in an engineering environment or strong plant operational background
• Solid knowledge of factory plant, processes and equipment

Why Apply?

This is a hands-on, varied role offering real influence on site performance, reliability and culture. You’ll work closely with production teams, have opportunities to develop your skills, and play a key part in improving plant efficiency and reliability. If this sounds like the right next step, we’d like to hear from you.

Job Info

• Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer
• Company:
• Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
• Posted: Feb 2nd 2026
• Closes: Mar 5th 2026
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time