Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

CV Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with either an electrical or mechanical bias. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £48,500, with progression to £62,000 after completing a structured 2-year training program. Responsibilities include maintaining production machinery and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent training and career prospects are provided in a stable and supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear salary progression

Supportive team

Excellent training prospects

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
• Previous work in a manufacturing, engineering, or FMCG environment.
• A proactive attitude with excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Diagnose faults and complete root cause analysis.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical Bias) – Salary: £48,500 (rising to £62,000 on completion of a 2-year training programme). Contract Type: Permanent. Shift Pattern: Panama - Early & Late Shifts (No Nights). Location: Commutable from Wellingborough, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Market Harborough, Leicester, Daventry & Rugby.

About the Role

We are recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with either an Electrical or Mechanical bias to develop within a supportive and forward-thinking team. You'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving a range of production machinery in a fast-paced general manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs
• Diagnose faults and complete root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
• Support continuous improvement and machine reliability initiatives
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime
• Maintain safe working practices and ensure compliance with company procedures

Experience & Skills Required

• Hands-on experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance
• Previous work in a manufacturing, engineering, or FMCG environment
• A proactive, can-do attitude with excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities
• Willingness to learn and progress through structured training
• (Formal qualifications are desirable but not essential - practical skill and experience are key.)

Training & Progression

• Structured 2-year development programme with salary progression up to £62,000
• Ongoing technical and personal development
• Opportunity to work with modern production equipment and technologies

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with clear progression
• Early & Late shifts only - no night work
• Permanent, secure position in a stable company
• Supportive engineering team and positive working culture
• Excellent training and long-term career prospects

How to Apply

If you're a hands-on engineer looking for a long-term career with excellent training, progression, and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a growing maintenance team and take your career to the next level.