Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Point Professional Recruitment LTD; Costessey; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure continuous production through proactive maintenance and fault finding. This permanent position is based in St Ives and involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Candidates should possess strong electrical qualifications and mechanical knowledge. Benefits include a fixed shift pattern, 24 days holiday, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

24 days holiday (pro-rata)

5% employer-matched pension scheme

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and fault-finding on a range of industrial plant and equipment.
• Strong practical, hands-on approach to engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous production through proactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair faults on various systems.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance.

Skills

Electrical qualifications (e.g. C&G, ONC, NVQ Level 3)

Solid mechanical knowledge

Understanding of IEE 18th Edition wiring regulations

Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental best practice

Excellent communication skills

Education

Apprentice-trained or time-served in a similar role

Job description

The Role: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading UK manufacturer that continues to invest heavily in cutting-edge production technology and innovation.

Based at their modern manufacturing facility in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, this is a permanent position working on a Panama shift pattern covering days and nights. You’ll be joining a skilled, supportive engineering team within a business known for its stability, strong safety culture, and commitment to employee development.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous production through proactive maintenance and fault finding
• Diagnose and repair faults on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to improve equipment performance
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the site

Skills / Experience

• Apprentice-trained or time‑served in a similar role, ideally with electrical qualifications (e.g. C&G, ONC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Solid mechanical knowledge with proven electrical competence
• Understanding of IEE 18th Edition wiring regulations
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental best practice
• Proven experience maintaining and fault‑finding on a range of industrial plant and equipment
• Excellent communication skills and a practical, hands‑on approach

Salary & Working Hours

• £57,000 per annum
• 3s and 2s Panama shift pattern – rotating days and nights
• Average 42 hours per week, Monday to Sunday

Benefits

• Fixed shift pattern with overtime opportunities
• 24 days holiday (pro rata) + guaranteed Christmas shutdown
• Ongoing training and career development
• Annual pay reviews and progression opportunities
• 5% employer‑matched pension scheme

If the position of Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven’t heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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