Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Apperknowle; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

On-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym membership support

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Referral bonus scheme

Enhanced company sick pay

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our manufacturing engineering team. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance across production assets, aiming to maximise uptime and reliability while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work on a wide range of automated production equipment, with a strong electrical and controls bias complemented by mechanical maintenance skills.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical fault-finding capability in industrial settings.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical docs.
• Knowledge of safe isolation procedures and LOTO.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, controls, automation, and mechanical faults.
• Fault find with PLCs, HMIs, testing equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Support machine upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain CMMS records and participate in shift handovers.

Job description

Our client is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their engineering team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of production and site assets, ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a strong electrical and controls bias, combined with competent mechanical maintenance skills, and offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of automated production equipment and site services.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across manufacturing and production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, controls, automation, and mechanical faults.
• Fault find using PLCs, HMIs, electrical testing equipment, instrumentation, and diagnostic tools.
• Work on motors, drives, sensors, encoders, safety circuits, control systems, and automation equipment.
• Support machinery upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance including bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes, couplings, alignment, and guarding.
• Complete inspections, testing, calibration checks, and safety verifications.
• Support site utilities and facilities maintenance including compressors, boilers, chillers, fire systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Assist with equipment commissioning, installation projects, and machine improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring faults and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records through a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Participate in shift handovers and communicate effectively with production and engineering teams.

Electrical & Controls Experience Required

• Strong electrical fault-finding experience gained within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems.
• Understanding of Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar PLC platforms.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience diagnosing faults on drives, sensors, encoders, safety circuits, motor control systems, and control panels.
• Competent using test equipment such as multimeters, insulation testers, and clamp meters.
• Strong understanding of safe isolation procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permit-to-work systems.

Mechanical Experience Required

• Experience maintaining and repairing:
  • Bearings
  • Belts
  • Chains
  • Gearboxes
  • Shafts
  • Couplings
  • Conveyor systems
  • Pumps
  • Compressors

Desirable experience includes:

• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Welding and fabrication
• Mechanical assembly and alignment
• Reading mechanical engineering drawings

Continuous Improvement

The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to:

• Root cause analysis (RCA)
• TPM initiatives
• 5S activities
• Kaizen projects
• Maintenance strategy improvements
• Asset reliability and uptime improvements
• Preventative maintenance enhancements

Health & Safety

• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures.
• Follow RAMS, permit systems, and safe isolation procedures.
• Maintain compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the site.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Strong industrial electrical maintenance experience.

Desirable

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• PLC training or certification.
• IOSH qualification.
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, or instrumentation training.

Working Pattern

• Continental shift pattern.
• Days and nights.
• Weekend working included as part of the shift rota.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym membership support.
• On-site parking.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Enhanced company sick pay.