Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Advanced Engineering; Hook Norton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

Auxo Engineering is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias) for a leading sustainable packaging manufacturer in Banbury. After a structured training period, you’ll join a 3-shift pattern to maximise equipment reliability and minimize downtime, across a specialist engineering team committed to quality and continuous improvement.

You will work on electrical and mechanical fault-finding, source parts cost-effectively and support safe operation of site machinery within a

Qualifications

• Electrical fault-finding to diagnose faults in plant and machinery.
• Mechanical fault-finding in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLCs and variable speed drives is advantageous.
• Strong communication and teamwork within an engineering cell.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of health and safety and follow risk assessments and procedures.
• Work with Cell Technicians and Cell Leaders to maximise production efficiency.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to keep equipment safe and reliable.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and respond to breakdowns.
• Source parts and services cost-effectively and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment in line with regulations.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PLC knowledge

Variable speed drives

Strong communication

Education

Electrical Engineer Level 3

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Fully qualified, apprentice-trained

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.