Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Coates Recruitment; Ely; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering firm in Ely is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain CNC machinery. The role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving and offers a 4-day work week, allowing for long weekends. Candidates should have a strong Electrical and Mechanical background and experience in fault diagnosis. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Attendance bonus

Long service awards

4-day work week

Qualifications

• Strong Electrical and Mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience.
• Skilled in fault diagnosis across electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Excellent electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, reactive, and proactive maintenance on workshop machinery.
• Diagnose faults quickly and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and support building facilities and electrical installations.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Fault diagnosis

CNC systems experience

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Title: Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias)

Salary: Up to £46,000 (Depending on Experience)

Location: Ely, Cambs. (Driving license and own vehicle preferred)

Shifts: Monday to Thursday 0730 to 1700 (4 day working week)

Enjoy a 4-Day Work Week, Work in a Clean, Modern Facility, and Drive Innovation!

Do you have a strong Electrical and Mechanical background and enjoy hands‑on problem‑solving? Do you want to work in a well‑maintained, modern workshop, where your ideas contribute to innovative solutions, and enjoy a 3‑day weekend every week? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

The Opportunity

My client is seeking a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support a busy, precision engineering production environment. You'll take ownership of maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a range of CNC machinery and supporting equipment. This is a hands‑on role where your work directly impacts production, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out planned, reactive, and proactive maintenance on modern workshop machinery.
• Diagnose faults quickly and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and support building facilities and electrical installations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot production electronic/electrical systems.
• Work collaboratively within a small, skilled engineering team to support production and operations.
• Contribute to reliability, quality improvements, and innovative solutions across the workshop.
• Keep accurate maintenance logs and documentation for repairs and PPM schedules.

What You'll Need

• Strong Electrical and Mechanical knowledge, with hands‑on experience in maintenance and repair.
• Skilled in fault diagnosis across electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Experience working with CNC, PC‑controlled, and PLC‑controlled systems.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Flexible, team‑oriented approach with a willingness to work occasional out‑of‑hours shifts.
• Excellent electrical fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.

Nice to Have (or Willing to Learn)

• Knowledge of control systems programming or automation.
• Experience implementing reliability or continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Join My Client?

My client values hands‑on engineers who enjoy practical problem‑solving and innovation. You'll work in a modern, clean facility with well‑maintained machinery, contributing directly to process improvements. Plus, you'll benefit from a 4‑day work week with Fridays off, giving you long weekends every week to rest or pursue your own projects.

They Offer:

• Salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
• 37.5‑hour week over 4 days (Monday‑Thursday) - enjoy Fridays off! AND DAYS ONLY!
• Company pension scheme
• Attendance bonus
• Long service awards
• Supportive team culture with opportunities to contribute to innovation and continuous improvement

About My Client

My client is a precision engineering company committed to quality, innovation, and excellence in manufacturing. Their clean, modern site reflects significant investment in machinery, and employees are encouraged to bring forward ideas that improve processes and drive innovation.

How to Apply

Ready to work on modern machinery, solve engineering challenges, and enjoy a 3‑day weekend every week? Apply now and help my client keep production running at its best.