Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

KPI Recruiting; Bryn; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with electrical bias to join their expanding team. This permanent role demands maintaining and repairing machinery across various lines, troubleshooting systems, and implementing continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical expertise, alongside a commitment to health and safety. The position offers a competitive salary of £48,000 plus benefits, including overtime, pension, and holiday allowances, in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

22 days holiday + statutory days

Christmas attendance bonus

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship + City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to diagnose issues with PLCs.
• Experience in fast-paced production or FMCG environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machinery across various production lines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.

Skills

Fault-finding experience

Team-oriented mindset

Understanding of engineering drawings

Strong communication skills

Education

City & Guilds in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Robotics

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Ashton-in-Makerfield

Shifts: Rotating (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)

Start Date: Immediate

Job Type: Permanent - Team Expansion

Join a Leading UK Manufacturer!

KPI Recruiting are delighted to support this client, a well-established and innovative manufacturer, in their search for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing engineering team during an exciting period of investment and improvement across their automated manufacturing facility. If you are a time-served engineer looking for variety, ownership, and long-term development, this role offers exactly that.

The Role

• Maintaining and repairing machinery across sewing, conversion and high-speed packaging lines
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation control systems
• Working with PLCs, robotics, and servo-driven equipment
• Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Carrying out planned maintenance and inspections
• Supporting continuous improvement, efficiency gains, and quality initiatives
• Maintaining high workshop and housekeeping standards
• Building strong knowledge of plant, equipment, and on-site processes

You’ll report directly to the Engineering Manager, with additional exposure to the Managing Director – ideal for someone who wants visibility and impact.

About You

• Time-served apprenticeship + City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Strong fault-finding experience across mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• The ability to go online with PLCs and diagnose issues
• Experience in a fast-paced production or FMCG environment
• Clear understanding of engineering drawings, schematics, and control systems
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety

Salary & Benefits

• £48,000.00 per annum (including shift allowance)
• Salary review available depending on experience and performance
• Regular overtime available
• Enhanced overtime credits (additional 9.57% after 12 months' service)
• Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
• Occupational Health Scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Staff discount on Snuggledown quilts & pillows
• 22 days holiday + statutory days
• Christmas attendance bonus (currently £260 for 2025)

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday rotating: 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00
• 37.5 hours per week
• Paid and unpaid structured break times
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates

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