Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Hartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Pension

Onsite parking

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is recruiting for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a high-speed industrial site in Cheshire. You will maintain production equipment, carry out planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

You'll work on electrical and mechanical systems (approx 70/30) with opportunities for overtime and a strong benefits package. A recognised engineering qualification is required, with proven manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Qualification (Level 3 or equivalent).
• Proven experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Able to work in a predominantly multi-skilled role (electrical & mechanical) with 70/30 split.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime.
• Record maintenance activity and ensure compliance with HSE legislation.
• Work with operations and stores to coordinate maintenance tasks.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical

Fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Communication under pressure

Education

Engineering qualification Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

MULTI SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Hartford, Northwich

Salary: Basic up to £50 - £55 + Overtime + Full Benefits Package

Shift: Double Days (Mon-Fri) - 1 week earlies / 1 week lates (no weekends)

Job Role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer.

A standout opportunity has become available for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading industrial manufacturing business at a modern, high-speed site in Cheshire.

As the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key part in keeping production running safely and efficiently. You’ll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown work, and ensuring equipment remains compliant with current Health & Safety legislation, while accurately recording all maintenance activity.

Sector – Industrial Manufacturing (Site-Based)

Non‑Negotiable Requirements of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Recognised Engineering Qualification (Level 3 or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a manufacturing / industrial environment
• Comfortable working multi‑skilled (electrical & mechanical) (approx. 70/30 either way)

Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Experience completing PPMs and responding to breakdowns across a busy production site
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding: hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, belts, chains
• Solid electrical skillset: 3 phase / single phase, sensors, relays, contactors, variable speed drives
• Organised approach with strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Able to work calmly under pressure and communicate effectively with operations/stores

The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

• Working for a business that invests heavily in engineering and site improvements
• Training & development with genuine progression opportunities
• Overtime available (enhanced rates depending on shift worked)
• Strong benefits package (including pension, EAP support, health cash plan, cycle scheme, onsite parking, and additional company incentives)