Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mech & Electrical)

Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Collaborative environment

Benefits package

Job summary

Chase Taylor Recruitment is supporting a leading manufacturing business in recruiting a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical) based in Great Barr. The role focuses on maintaining and optimising production equipment, with a view to maximise uptime, reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems, experience with PLCs and automated machinery, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with PLCs, motors, drives and electrical control systems.
• Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and automated machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Good IT skills, including CMMS or maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across production and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Support optimisation and continuous improvement of extrusion lines and machinery.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with installation, commissioning and upgrading of production equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve machinery performance and processes.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to maximise equipment availability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

PLC troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Reading drawings

CMMS

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

CMMS

Electrical schematics

Job description

Chase Taylor Recruitment is supporting a leading manufacturing business in recruiting a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical) based in Great Barr. The role focuses on maintaining and optimising production equipment, with a view to maximise uptime, reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems, experience with PLCs and automated machinery, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a