Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Eleven; Drayton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company in the UK is looking for a Multi-Skill Maintenance Engineer to maintain and optimize production equipment. The role requires a mix of electrical and mechanical skills with demonstrable experience in a regulated environment. Responsibilities include minimizing downtime, ensuring compliance with standards, and efficient equipment operation. Candidates must have formal electrical qualifications and be local or able to comply with on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is essential.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, and perform maintenance on production equipment needed.
• Must live locally and be available for an 'on call' rota.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with production teams to minimize downtime.
• Maintain compliance with legislation and standards.
• Ensure machinery operates reliably and efficiently.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Regulatory compliance

Problem diagnosis and repair

Education

Formal Electrical engineering qualification

Additional Mechanical qualification or experience

Job description

Multi‑Skill Maintenance Engineer

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Hours: Monday to Friday (Days)

Salary: £40‑50,000 (includes on‑call allowance 1 in 4)

Sector: Chemicals / CoMAH

The role will predominantly look at reactive and preventive maintenance of equipment and facilities, establishing and following safe maintenance work practices, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideally you will be 50:50 in skill sets (Electrical:Mechanical), but preference will be given to an electrical‑biased candidate.

You must have demonstrable experience working in a Chemicals / CoMAH or similarly highly regulated / hazardous manufacturing environment and the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship).

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and optimise output.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance work and ensure compliance with legislation and standards.
• Ensure machinery and equipment operate reliably and efficiently.

Essential Criteria

• Formal (Electrical) engineering qualification(s).
• Additional (Mechanical) qualification or experience.
• Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, and perform maintenance on a range of production equipment.
• Live locally / able to be on an "on call" rota.

To be considered for the role, please send through an up‑to‑date CV and we will be in touch.