Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Morgan Ryder Associates; England; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking engineering company in the UK seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with electrical bias. You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and support new installations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Suitable candidates will have NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and experience with PLC and automation systems. The role offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Medicash

Staff discounts

Performance related bonus

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with qualifications in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in continuous process manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of PLC & automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose and solve mechanical and electrical faults.
• Support installation of new machinery.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Team-oriented

Electrical control knowledge

Flexible mindset

Education

NVQ Level 4 / HNC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Elec Bias

Shift - Days/Nights with 18-day breaks

Salary c£52000 + Pension + Medicash + Staff discounts + Performance related bonus

Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for keeping production lines running smoothly? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy solving mechanical and electrical challenges?

About the Role:

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring high-speed production equipment operates at peak efficiency. Working on a rotating days/night shift pattern, you will carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems
• Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Maintain accurate records using CMMS and contribute to root cause analysis
• Collaborate with production teams to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards

Requirements:

• Time-served engineer with NVQ Level 4 /HNC or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering discipline
• Proven experience in a continuous process, manufacturing environment
• Proven experience with electrical control, PLC & automation systems
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and continuous improvement tools (e.g. 5S, Kaizen)
• Flexible, team-oriented, and committed to high standards of work

You will be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, safety, and teamwork plus ongoing training and career development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.