Multi Skilled Engineer - Electrical Biased

The People Co.; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cambridge is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their supportive engineering team. The role includes performing maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems, as well as collaborating on continuous improvement projects. A Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is required, alongside strong problem-solving skills and experience with PLC logic.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of PLC logic and control systems.
• Able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience with motion control, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and condition-based maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and conduct first-line diagnostics.
• Collaborate with operations to deliver improvements to equipment performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Fault-finding

PLC logic

Electrical schematics interpretation

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer

Cambridge

£47,000

A great opportunity has arisen for a proactive and electrically focused Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a small, supportive engineering team at a manufacturing site in Cambridge.This hands-on role includes carrying out planned maintenance, responding to equipment faults, supporting continuous improvement projects, and maintaining accurate documentation through a digital maintenance system.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and condition-based preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, carry out first-line diagnostics and repairs
• Collaborate with operations teams to deliver improvements to equipment performance
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain safety compliance in partnership with the wider team
• Use a CMMS (computerised maintenance management system) to log tasks and maintenance records
• Monitor and manage spares inventory, including cataloguing and stock checks

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Strong understanding of PLC logic and control systems
• Able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Experience with motion control, hydraulics, and pneumatics

PR/013114

To apply, please e-mail in strict confidence, with a comprehensive CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and for the attention of Emma Pollard

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