Multi skilled maintenance engineer

E3 Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Flexi Time

Pension 8% employer contribution

Death in Service

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader in Huddersfield is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. Role involves PPM, fault-finding on electrical/mechanical/PLC systems, and servicing CNC machinery with hydraulics and pneumatics.

You will install and commission new machinery, read drawings, and mentor apprentices, working across 37 hours with shift allowance. Attractive pension and healthcare benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical or mechanical discipline (apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent).
• Experience in manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Fault-finding across electrical, mechanical and PLC systems.
• Experience with CNC machinery, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Able to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise machine uptime and reliability.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on mechanical and electrical systems, minimising downtime.
• Maintain, overhaul, and repair CNC machines, PLC-controlled equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, gearboxes and valves.
• Install, commission and relocate machinery and carry out electrical work, including single and three-phase systems.
• Identify root causes of issues and implement cost-effective, long-term engineering solutions.
• Support apprentices and junior engineers while ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Fault-finding

PLC systems

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship/HNC in electrical or mechanical

Tools

CNC machines

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Engineering drawings

Job description

Company pension contributions of up to 8% combined and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays are just a few of the perks that the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will enjoy whilst working for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with over 20 worldwide locations employing 1000+ staff.This employer is recognised globally for quality and innovative deliverables.

The successful Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will be easily able to commute to Huddersfield from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield, and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise machine uptime and reliability.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on mechanical and electrical systems, minimising downtime.
• Maintain, overhaul, and repair CNC machines, PLC-controlled equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, gearboxes, and valves.
• Install, commission, and relocate machinery and carry out electrical work, including single and three-phase systems.
• Identify root causes of issues and implement cost-effective, long-term engineering solutions.
• Support apprentices and junior engineers while ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.

Working hours of the Multi skilled maintenance engineer

Rotating AM & PM shifts working an average of 37 hours per week - 18% shift allowance is applicable:

• AM Shift: 40 Hours per week
  • Monday to Friday 06:30 to 14:30
• PM Shift: 34 Hours per week
  • Monday to Thursday 14:30 to 22:00
  • Friday: 14:30 to 18:30

We are keen to speak with Multi skilled maintenance engineers who have:

• A recognised electrical or mechanical qualification (apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent).
• Strong experience within a manufacturing or production maintenance environment.
• Proven fault-finding ability across electrical, mechanical, and PLC systems.
• Experience working with CNC machinery, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings.
• Good communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.

In return, the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will receive:

• Basic Salary:£48000 - £51,500 + 18% Shift Allowance - up to £60700
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Flexi Time - flexible working hours apply which allow you to accrue up to an additional 12 days annual leave per annum
• Pension - Up to 8% employer contribution
• Death In Service - Up to 5x basic salary (only if enrolled in the pension scheme)
• Health Care Cash Plan - provides reimbursement for healthcare appointments, including dental, physiotherapy, and other eligible treatments.