Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

CV Consulting Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join their team in Ealing, London. The successful candidate will maintain and improve automated production lines, ensuring efficiency and minimal downtime. Ideal applicants should possess a UK-recognised electrical qualification and have strong fault-finding skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 – £60,000 and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team culture

Access to advanced automation technology

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK-recognised electrical qualification.
• Proficient in fault finding and diagnostics of production machinery.
• Basic mechanical maintenance skills to support tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on automation equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Control panels knowledge

Proficient in wiring

Experience with PLC systems

Basic mechanical maintenance skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Ealing, London

Shifts: 4 on, 4 off (Days & Nights)

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000

Looking for a New Challenge in Engineering? We’re hiring a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical background to support operations at a busy food manufacturing facility in Ealing, London. If you have a passion for automation, fault-finding, and keeping production lines running — and you hold a UK-recognised electrical qualification — we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a key player in our engineering team, you will support, maintain, and improve electrical and mechanical systems across automated production lines. Your focus will be on minimising downtime, improving efficiency, and ensuring the continuous, smooth operation of our plant.

Responsibilities

• Electrical fault finding, diagnostics, and repair of production machinery and control systems
• Supporting mechanical maintenance where required
• Reactive and planned maintenance on a wide range of automation equipment
• Working proactively to reduce unplanned stoppages and boost production efficiency
• Active involvement in continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

We’re specifically interested in engineers with a strong electrical foundation and UK-recognised qualifications.

• Recognised UK Electrical Qualification:
  • Minimum: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or Maintenance
  • If qualified overseas, you must have a UK Statement of Comparability
• Electrical Knowledge:
  • Proficient in fault finding, wiring, control panels, sensors, relays, and motors
  • Experience with PLC systems, automation, and instrumentation is highly desirable
  • 18th Edition
• Mechanical Competence:
  • Basic mechanical maintenance skills to support hybrid tasks
  • Strong theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on skills
  • Previous experience in food, FMCG, or high-speed manufacturing is advantageous

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary: £55,000 – £60,000
• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive team culture in a critical role
• Access to advanced automation technology
• Career progression in a stable, growing company

Ideal For Candidates Who Are

• Multi-Skilled Engineers (with electrical bias)
• Electrical Maintenance Engineers or Technicians
• UK-qualified, or internationally qualified with verified UK equivalence

Apply Today

If you’re ready to join a progressive company that values technical expertise, professional growth, and hands-on problem-solving, click Apply Now and take the next step in your engineering career.

Alternative Titles

• Electrical Maintenance Engineer
• Multi skilled engineer
• Electrically Biased Multi-Skilled Engineer
• Automation & Controls Engineer
• Industrial Maintenance Technician
• Electrical Engineer (Manufacturing)