Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Kinetic PLC; Crewe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in the Crewe area. This permanent role involves conducting maintenance tasks, collaborating with the electrical team, and applying mechanical and electrical skills. Ideal candidates will be apprentice trained in Mechanical Engineering, demonstrate a strong manufacturing background, and possess electrical fault finding abilities. Competitive salary offered ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 plus callout payments.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained in Mechanical Engineering, ideally HNC level.
• Strong manufacturing background in reactive & PPM work.
• Electrical fault finding skills with a role split of 70/30 Mech/Elec bias.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and installation tasks for mechanical systems.
• Maintain engineering stores and improve the PM system.
• Collaborate with the Electrical Engineer and manage workloads.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical fault finding

Manufacturing background

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

HNC level training

18th Edition electrical training

Job description

Overview

Location: Crewe Area

Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 + Callout Payments

Hours: Double Day Shifts Monday to Friday (6am - 9pm coverage)

Our client, a UK leading manufacturer, require a Multi-Skilled Mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer.

This is a permanent position working on double days (covering hours from 6am - 9pm) & paying 50,000 - 55,000 per annum + Callout payments.

The company has invested heavily in its modern manufacturing facility, & due to increased workloads, are now looking to add to the engineering team.

The position is based in the Crewe area and is commutable from Congleton, Middlewich, Stoke-on-Trent, Nantwich, Winsford & Holmes Chapel.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and installation tasks as described: bearing replacement (e.g. on rollers, cutters), belt and pulley systems, alignment of shafts and rollers, lubrication systems (automated or manual), replacement of pneumatic fittings or solenoid valves, rewiring sensors or actuators, cleaning ink delivery and web tension systems.
• Responsible for maintaining engineering stores & parts & work to continual improvement of the PM system.
• Work flexibly and proactively, able to manage own workloads and collaborate with the Electrical Engineer on site.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained in Mechanical Engineering, ideally HNC level.
• Strong manufacturing background in reactive & PPM work.
• Electrical fault finding skills with a role split of 70/30 Mech/Elec bias.
• Some form of electrical training, such as 18th Edition, preferred and some experience of PLC fault finding.

How to Apply

If you feel you are well suited to the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer position, please apply with your full updated CV. If suitable for the role in terms of your location & experience, I will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your application further.

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.