Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure production lines operate efficiently and safely at their facility in Lutterworth. Responsibilities include performing mechanical and electrical fault finding, planned maintenance, and supporting production teams. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and a strong background in manufacturing engineering. Benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Matched pension (48%)

Income protection and life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work & EV scheme

Qualifications

• You must be a time-served or formally qualified engineer.
• A strong multi-skilled background in mechanical/electrical is required.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering roles is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production lines run efficiently and safely.
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault finding and repair.
• Support CI projects and plant improvement activities.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

CMMS experience

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or similar

Tools

CMMS systems (SAP/Agility/Shires)

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Shawell

Salary: £50,000 + 12% shift allowance

Hours & Shift Pattern

Average 47.5 hours per week on rotating shifts:

• Week 1: Mon‑Thu 05:50‑18:00
• Week 2: Mon‑Thu 17:50‑06:00
• Week 3: Wed‑Fri 06:00‑18:00 + Sat 06:00‑15:00

Role Summary

As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will ensure production lines run efficiently, safely, and consistently. You will minimise downtime, support production teams, and deliver effective planned and reactive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical and electrical fault finding and repair
• Planned and reactive maintenance
• Support CI projects and plant improvement activities
• Assist with new equipment installation and commissioning
• Maintain safety compliance, SSWs, PTWs, and engineering standards
• Work closely with Production and the Maintenance Team Leader
• Record work using CMMS systems (SAP/Agility/Shires)
• Support training of technical team members

Skills & Experience Required

• Time-served or formally qualified engineer (NVQ Level 3 or similar)
• Strong multi‑skilled background (mechanical/electrical)
• Experience in manufacturing engineering roles
• Confident fault finder with proactive mindset
• CMMS experience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• £50,000 base + 12% shift allowance
• Private medical insurance (role dependent)
• 48% matched pension
• Income protection and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work & EV scheme