Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Weatherhead Sons Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers with an electrical bias. The role involves preventative and reactive maintenance on various equipment within a high-tech logistics environment. Candidates should possess a recognized engineering qualification and have a strong background in electrical/mechanical systems. The position offers a base salary of £42,000 with a 13% uplift for night shifts, Monday to Friday hours, and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

40-hour week including paid lunch break

Ongoing development in engineering

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Strong background in electrical/mechanical maintenance.
• Solid understanding of PLC-controlled systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on conveyor systems and equipment.
• Respond quickly to faults to minimise operational downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activity.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC-controlled systems

Electrical schematics interpretation

Health & Safety adherence

Education

Recognised qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) – Location: Stoke-on-Trent. Salary: £42,000 base with 13% Night Shift Uplift. Shifts: Rotating Early / Late / Nights (40 hours per week). Immediate starts available – 2 positions open. Join a leading engineering team in a high-tech logistics environment. We are recruiting electrically biased, multi-skilled maintenance engineers for a major logistics site that runs cutting-edge automation and high daily throughput.

The Role

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on conveyor systems, sorters, and tipping equipment
• Work across electrical and mechanical systems, including control panels, drives, motors, and PLCs
• Respond quickly to faults to minimise operational downtime
• Replace belts, chains, bearings, and other key components
• Liaise closely with control room staff, section leaders, and managers to ensure coordinated responses
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activity and shift handovers
• Ensure all work meets Health & Safety and company standards

What We\'re Looking For

• Recognised qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Strong background in electrical/mechanical maintenance
• Solid understanding of PLC-controlled systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Familiarity with 16th, 17th, or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience in fast-paced environments such as logistics, manufacturing, or sortation
• Clear communicator, team-focused, and adaptable under pressure
• Full UK driving licence

The Offer

• £42,000 base salary
• 13% uplift for night shifts
• Monday to Friday only – no weekend working
• 40-hour week including paid lunch break
• Ongoing development in a forward-thinking engineering environment
• Supportive team culture with clear career progression routes

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