Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Stirling Warrington Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,700 - 47,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People’s Pension

20 days annual leave (+1 year to 25)

Free on-site parking

Overtime available

Career growth

Job summary

Stirling Warrington Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to perform planned and reactive maintenance on electro-mechanical equipment, Monday to Friday 8am–5pm, with a £43,000 salary plus £3,188 standby allowance.

The role offers overtime, a People’s Pension, 20 days annual leave rising to 25, free on-site parking, and long-term career prospects within a growing FMCG manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in Food Manufacturing or FMCG preferred.
• Strong electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings.
• Experience with milling equipment; hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and condition-based maintenance on electro-mechanical equipment.
• Respond to reactive breakdowns, diagnose faults and repair efficiently.
• Manufacture/repair components using lathes, milling machines and welding equipment.
• Support continuous improvement with production teams to enhance reliability.
• Maintain maintenance records using a CMMS system.
• Coordinate with on-site contractors when required.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain technical knowledge.

Skills

Maintenance

Electro-mechanical

Schematic reading

Hydraulics & pneumatics

PLC knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Location: Cambridge, UK. Salary: £43,000 per annum plus £3,188 annual standby allowance (following successful completion of probation and participation in a 1-in-3 standby rota). Overtime opportunities. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and condition-based maintenance across a range of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Respond to reactive breakdowns, diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently.
• Manufacture and repair components using workshop machinery including lathes, milling machines, and welding equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by working closely with production teams to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS system.
• Coordinate and liaise with on-site contractors when required.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to maintain technical knowledge and professional competence.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience within a Food Manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings.
• Experience working with milling equipment.
• Good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• PLC programming knowledge would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A proactive approach to fault finding, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary of £43,000.
• £3,188 annual standby allowance (following probation and participation in the standby rota).
• Overtime available.
• Monday to Friday working pattern – enjoy your weekends.
• Company pension scheme (People’s Pension).
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day each year up to 25 days.
• Free on-site parking.
• Long-term career prospects within a well-established and growing manufacturer.