Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Lindley; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 8% employer contribution

33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Healthcare cash plan

Shift allowance 18%

Job summary

Global engineering and manufacturing leader seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maximise machine uptime. You will diagnose faults, repair CNC and PLC systems, and install/relocate equipment across a manufacturing environment.

Requires electrical or mechanical qualifications, strong fault-finding in mechanical/electrical/PLC domains, and experience with CNC, hydraulics and pneumatics. Excellent teamwork and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical or mechanical discipline (apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent).
• Strong fault-finding ability across electrical, mechanical and PLC systems.
• Experience with CNC machinery, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to maximise uptime and reliability.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on mechanical and electrical systems.
• 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 (single and three-phase).
• Identify root causes and implement cost-effective, long-term solutions.
• Support apprentices and junior engineers while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

PLC systems

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Education

Electrical or mechanical qualification

Tools

CNC machinery

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

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 18:25

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.