Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Auxo Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Auxo Engineering is recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) based in Banbury. You will start with a structured training programme before joining a rotating 3-shift pattern on site.

The role focuses on maintaining high equipment reliability and supporting efficient production. The ideal candidate is fully qualified with Level 3 electrical training, has multi-skilled capabilities, and is familiar with PLCs and drives.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Electrical Engineer with Level 3/apprentice training.
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with electrical maintenance in manufacturing/production.
• Knowledge of PLCs and variable speed drives is advantageous.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for health and safety of yourself and others and follow risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Collaborate with Cell Technicians and Cell Leaders to maximise production efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults during production breakdowns.
• Complete repairs to a high standard and maintain equipment in optimum condition.
• Source replacement parts and external services when required, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Multi-skilled

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

PLCs

Variable speed drives

Education

City & Guilds Level 3

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Banbury

Salary: £55,000 per annum Increasing to £60,000 after 3 months

Working Hours: Rotating 3-shift pattern: 06:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 22:00
22:00 - 06:00

Auxo Engineering is recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join our client, a leading sustainable packaging manufacturer based in Banbury.

With a strong presence across Europe, our client specialises in the manufacture of high-quality, sustainable corrugated packaging solutions for a diverse range of industries.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering team within a forward-thinking manufacturing business that invests in its people, equipment and ongoing development.

The Role

You will initially undertake a structured training programme, gaining exposure to all areas of the department and working alongside the existing maintenance team. This will give you a thorough understanding of the site's machinery, manufacturing processes and maintenance procedures.
Following your initial training, you will move onto the rotating three-shift pattern, working as part of an experienced engineering team to maximise equipment reliability, minimise downtime and support efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for your own health and safety, as well as that of colleagues, ensuring all risk assessments, safe working practices and procedures are followed.
• Work closely with Cell Technicians and Cell Leaders to maximise production efficiency and minimise machinery downtime.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure all machinery and equipment operate safely, reliably and efficiently.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults, responding promptly to production breakdowns.
• Complete repairs and maintenance activities to a high standard, ensuring equipment is maintained in optimum condition.
• Source replacement parts and external services where required, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality and timely delivery.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment, complying with all relevant health, safety, hygiene and legislative requirements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Fully qualified, apprentice-trained Electrical Engineer (Level 3).
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Multi-skilled engineering background with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities.
• Good working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Previous electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of PLCs and variable speed drives would be advantageous.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a wider engineering team.

What's on Offer?

You will be joining a supportive and highly skilled engineering team, working with modern manufacturing equipment within a business that recognises the importance of investing in its people.

The benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary of £55,000 per annum Increasing to £60,000.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Safe, friendly and inclusive working environment.