Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist manufacturer is seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The role involves maintaining bespoke plant equipment in a cleanroom environment, carrying out electrical and mechanical repairs, and overseeing facilities maintenance. Candidates should possess strong fault-finding skills and ideally hold a Level 3 qualification in electrical engineering. With a competitive salary of up to £44,000 and a collaborative work culture, this position offers a unique chance to grow within a stable industry.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Friendly, inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Competence in both electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills (with or without diagrams).
• Confidence to work solo and take initiative.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on plant equipment and bespoke machinery.
• Carry out electrical maintenance including panels, motors, inverters, and facilities (e.g., lighting, sockets).
• Conduct mechanical work including maintenance on bearings, pumps, valves, and chains.
• Perform general facilities maintenance (e.g., HVAC systems, light plumbing, handyman tasks).
• Work within a cleanroom environment (protective gear required).
• Occasionally liaise with customers regarding product repairs.
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers within the team.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Good communication skills

Education

A Level 3 qualification in electrical engineering

Job description

Job Title: Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 4:30pm
Vacancies: 1

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a specialist manufacturer that develops products used in the environmental monitoring and validation of sterilisation processes—critical to the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

This is a hands-on, varied role primarily focused on maintaining and repairing bespoke plant equipment and machinery in a cleanroom environment, as well as overseeing general facilities maintenance.

We are looking for a confident, capable, and highly skilled Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer who can work independently and support junior engineers in a small, collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on plant equipment and bespoke machinery
• Carry out electrical maintenance including panels, motors, inverters, and facilities (e.g.lighting, sockets)
• Conduct mechanical work including maintenance on bearings, pumps, valves, and chains
• Perform general facilities maintenance (e.g.HVAC systems, light plumbing, handyman tasks)
• Work within a cleanroom environment (protective gear required)
• Occasionally liaise with customers regarding product repairs
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers within the team

Required Skills & Qualifications:

To succeed as a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will need:

• Competence in both electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills (with or without diagrams)
• A Level 3 qualification or equivalent in electrical engineering (preferred)
• Confidence to work solo and take initiative
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Good communication skills, particularly in a mixed-gender team and when liaising with customers

Why This Role?

This is not your typical FMCG environment.As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll be working on bespoke equipment in a highly controlled, ultra-clean environment.The machinery is unique to the company's specialised manufacturing processes, offering the opportunity to build rare and valuable experience.

You'll also support facilities maintenance tasks—covering lighting, sockets, HVAC, and more—so flexibility and a broad skill set are key.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £44,000
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• A friendly, inclusive workplace where engineers grow and mentor one another
• A chance to develop your career as a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer in a niche and stable industry

Ready to Apply?
If you're a practical and proactive Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer who enjoys a mix of hands-on work, independence, and collaboration—this is your chance to make a real impact.