Multi Skilled Engineer

Ambitions Personnel; Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Mon-Fri schedule

No weekend work

Structured shift patterns

Hands-on engineering

Competitive salary £46,755–£53,768 (or

£48k–£55.5k on offer

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel in Whittlesey is recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and improve heavy‑duty plant across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Two shift patterns are available, both Monday–Friday with no weekend work. The role involves hands‑on fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance and working with contractors to keep equipment reliable.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in mechanical engineering
• Electrical qualification with practical electrical maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Proven fault-finding skills on electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
• Methodical approach to diagnosing faults and solving problems
• Experience on industrial plant or heavy-duty equipment
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Good communication with contractors and other departments

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on industrial plant and machinery
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
• Operate and control plant systems
• Work across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
• Identify root causes and implement long-term solutions
• Support plant upgrades and continuous improvement projects
• Perform preventative maintenance to maximise availability
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and minimise downtime
• Lead and supervise contractors on site
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to run the plant safely and efficiently

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical drawings

Mechanical engineering

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Independent working

Contractor supervision

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical qualification with practical maintenance experience

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Whittlesey, Peterborough
Salary: £48,000 – £55,500 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday – No Weekend Working

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy industrial operation in Whittlesey.

This is a hands‑on engineering position where you will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting and improving a range of heavy‑duty plant and machinery. You will work across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, using your technical expertise to diagnose faults quickly and deliver safe, effective and lasting solutions.

The successful candidate will become a key technical point of contact on site, with responsibility for maintaining plant reliability and supporting continuous improvement.

There are two shift patterns available, both offering Monday‑to‑Friday working with no weekend shifts.

Shift Pattern 1 – Double Days

£48,000 per annum

Weekly rotation:

• Early: 05:45–14:15
• Late: 13:45–22:15

Shift Pattern 2 – Four-Week Rotation

£55,000 per annum

• Week 1: 05:45–14:15 – Monday to Friday
• Week 2: 21:45–06:15 – Monday to Friday
• Week 3: 21:45–06:15 – Monday to Friday
• Week 4: 13:45–22:15 – Monday to Friday

The rotation then repeats.

Key Responsibilities

As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on industrial plant and machinery
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and technical documentation
• Operating and controlling plant systems
• Working across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
• Identifying the root cause of faults and implementing effective long‑term solutions
• Supporting plant upgrades, modifications and continuous improvement projects
• Carrying out preventative maintenance to maximise plant availability and reliability
• Responding quickly to breakdowns and minimising production downtime
• Leading and supervising contractors while they are working on site
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping
• Working closely with production and operational teams to ensure the plant runs safely and efficiently

About You

We are looking for an experienced engineer with a strong practical background in industrial maintenance and fault finding.

You will ideally have:

• Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• An electrical qualification with practical electrical maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge
• Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Proven electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills
• The ability to read and understand electrical drawings
• A methodical approach to diagnosing faults and solving problems
• Experience working on industrial plant, machinery or heavy‑duty equipment
• The confidence to work independently and take ownership of engineering issues
• Good communication skills, particularly when working with contractors and other departments

An electrical bias would be advantageous, although candidates with a strong mechanical background and good electrical maintenance experience will also be considered.

Relevant Experience

This position could suit candidates currently working as:

• Maintenance Engineer
• Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Mechanical Technician
• Electrical Technician
• Plant Engineer
• Plant Fitter
• Heavy Plant Engineer
• Industrial Maintenance Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Site Engineer
• Field Service Engineer
• Utilities Engineer
• Aggregates or Quarry Engineer
• Recycling Plant Engineer
• Automation or Machinery Engineer
• Marine/Nautical Engineer

We are also interested in engineers from broader technical backgrounds who have strong transferable skills and are looking to move into a hands‑on industrial environment.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a permanent engineering team where your technical knowledge and practical skills will be genuinely valued.

You will benefit from:

• £46,755 – £53,768 salary
• Permanent employment
• Monday‑to‑Friday working
• No weekend working
• Structured and predictable shift patterns
• Hands‑on work with varied, heavy‑duty industrial equipment
• Opportunities to troubleshoot, improve and upgrade plant
• A technically challenging environment where no two faults are necessarily the same
• The opportunity to become a key engineering specialist on site

If you are an experienced Multi‑Skilled Engineer looking for a permanent position with a strong salary, structured shifts and no weekend working, we would be keen to hear from you.

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