Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Odin Recruitment Group; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare cash plan

Company pension

Employee ownership benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Odin Recruitment Group is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a hands-on, employee-owned manufacturing business with a strong reputation for innovation and sustainability. You will respond to breakdowns, perform planned maintenance and drive improvements to keep the site safe, reliable and efficient.

The role involves a rotating schedule with nights and early daytime shifts across five weeks, requiring practical fault-finding and collaboration with the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance within a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with digital maintenance/reporting systems.
• PLC fault-finding experience would be advantageous.
• First Aid, forklift or scissor lift qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, statutory checks and inspections.
• Prioritise maintenance activities to minimise downtime and support production requirements.
• Complete accurate end-of-shift reports and communicate outstanding issues to the incoming team.
• Manage contractors on site, including inductions, permits and safe systems of work.
• Work in line with health, safety and environmental procedures, including permit-to-work and isolation systems.
• Support engineering, improvement and wider site projects.
• Provide additional support during emergency breakdown situations when required.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Read drawings

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Digital maintenance systems

PLC fault-finding

First aid

Education

ONC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Shift Pattern

• Week 1: 4 nights - 6:00pm-6:00am
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 6:00am-6:00pm
• Week 3: Monday, Tuesday & Friday - 6:00am-6:00pm
• Week 4: Monday, Thursday & Friday - 6:00am-6:00pm
• Week 5: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - 6:00am-6:00pm

The Role

An established employee-owned manufacturing business with a strong reputation for innovation, quality and sustainability is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for keeping a busy manufacturing site operating safely, reliably and efficiently. You'll respond to breakdowns, carry out planned maintenance and inspections, and contribute to projects and continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns and faults
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, statutory checks and inspections
• Prioritise maintenance activities to minimise downtime and support production requirements
• Complete accurate end-of-shift reports and communicate outstanding issues to the incoming team
• Manage contractors on site, including inductions, permits and safe systems of work
• Work in line with health, safety and environmental procedures, including permit-to-work and isolation systems
• Support engineering, improvement and wider site projects
• Provide additional support during emergency breakdown situations when required

About You

• Strong experience in multi-skilled maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• The ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
• Sound knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Good computer skills and confidence using digital maintenance/reporting systems
• ONC level qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification
• PLC fault-finding experience would be advantageous
• Additional skills in machining, welding or pipe fitting would be beneficial
• First Aid, forklift or scissor lift qualifications would be desirable

What's on Offer

• £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
• Annual employee bonus
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Healthcare cash plan
• Company pension
• Employee ownership benefits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• A varied and technically challenging position
• Supportive and experienced engineering team
• Genuine opportunities to develop your skills and career

Interested?

If you're a skilled maintenance engineer who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to take your next step