Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

ASC Connections; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave incl. bank hols

Life assurance

Subsidised canteen facilities

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Job summary

ASC Connections is recruiting a skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias) to join our engineering team in Greater Manchester. You will carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on production machinery, diagnose faults, and support installation of new equipment.

The role offers a 36-hour week on rotating shifts, with a pension scheme, 28 days leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, and on-site parking. A strong electrical/PLC/HMI background is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related multi-skilled discipline.
• Apprenticeship-trained or equivalent engineering experience.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good mechanical maintenance knowledge and experience.
• Experience with PLC and HMI-controlled equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Fault-find on PLC and HMI-controlled machinery.
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with health and safety legislation.
• Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability and plant performance.
• Work with production teams to resolve breakdowns and maintain efficiency.
• Maintain electrical and mechanical systems to ensure safe operation.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical maintenance

PLC & HMI experience

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Apprenticeship trained

HNC/HND advantageous

Tools

PLC systems

HMI systems

Electrical measurement tools

Job description

A well-established and successful manufacturer in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join their engineering team.

Key Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.


• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.


• Fault-find on PLC and HMI-controlled machinery.


• Undertake electrical installation work, including single-phase and three-phase systems.


• Support the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.


• Maintain electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.


• Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability and overall plant performance.


• Work closely with production teams to resolve breakdowns and maintain operational efficiency.


• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with current health and safety legislation.

Qualifications / Experience Required:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a relevant multi-skilled engineering discipline.


• Apprenticeship-trained or equivalent engineering experience.


• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.


• Good mechanical maintenance knowledge and experience.


• Experience working with PLC and HMI-controlled equipment.


• Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment would be advantageous.


• Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) would be beneficial.


• HNC/HND qualifications would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits:

• £45,000 - £47,000, depending on experience.


• 36-hour working week on rotating shifts.


• Company pension scheme.


• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with additional entitlement after qualifying service.


• Life assurance.


• Subsidised canteen facilities.


• Free on-site parking.


• Employee assistance and wellbeing support.


• Opportunity to join an established manufacturer offering long-term stability and job security.

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