Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer

CV Technical Ltd; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Knowsley seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias to support production in a busy environment. Key responsibilities include maintaining and repairing machinery, fault-finding, and ensuring minimal downtime. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing and ideally hold an NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification. Competitive salary of £44,000 with overtime and shift allowances offered, alongside generous holiday and pension benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

Shift allowance

Call-out payments

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing.
• Injection moulding experience highly advantageous.
• Strong mechanical background with multi-skilled capability.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of heater systems.
• Work on machine safety systems.
• Fault-finding on single and 3-phase motors.
• Maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Supporting production teams to minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical bias

Fault-finding

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Location

Knowsley – Liverpool

Salary

£44,000 + OT at 1.5× + 33% night‑shift allowance

Shifts

3‑shift rotation (6‑2 / 2‑10 / 10‑6)

Holidays

25 days + 8 bank holidays

Call‑Out

1 in 5 weekends (paid £51 per call‑out)

Benefits

Company pension, call‑out payments, shift allowance

The Role

We are seeking a multi‑skilled maintenance engineer with a strong mechanical bias (60/40 or 70/30) to join a busy manufacturing environment. You will be expected to hit the ground running, supporting production by maintaining, fault‑finding and repairing a wide range of machinery and systems. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager and join an established maintenance team with a stable structure. This is a hands‑on role with no progression pathways, ideal for someone who enjoys staying technical and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of heater systems
• Work on machine safety systems
• Fault‑finding on single and 3‑phase motors
• Maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Reactive and planned maintenance across plastic injection moulding manufacturing machinery
• Supporting production teams to minimise downtime
• Occasional weekend call‑out (1 in 5)

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing
• Injection moulding experience highly advantageous
• Ideally NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent
• Strong mechanical background with multi‑skilled capability
• Ability to work independently and efficiently

Package

• Salary: £44,000
• Overtime: Paid at 1.5×
• Shift Allowance: 33% for night shifts
• Call‑Out Pay: £51 per call‑out
• Hours: 3‑shift rotation (6‑2 / 2‑10 / 10‑6)
• Pension: Company scheme
• Holidays: 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Apply now if you think you can jump right in!