Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

ASC Connections; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

28 days' annual leave

Life assurance

Subsidised canteen facilities

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Job summary

ASC Connections is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join our Greater Manchester engineering team. You will maintain production machinery, reduce downtime and support site improvements across the plant.

The successful candidate will carry out PPM and reactive maintenance, diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, and work with PLC/HMI controlled equipment on a 36-hour rotating shift pattern.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Apprenticeship-trained or equivalent engineering experience
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good mechanical maintenance knowledge and experience
• Experience working with PLC and HMI-controlled equipment
• Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) would be beneficial
• HNC/HND qualifications would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Fault-find on PLC and HMI-controlled machinery.
• Undertake electrical installation work, including single-phase and three-phase systems.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Maintain electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability and overall plant performance.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve breakdowns and maintain operational efficiency.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with current health and safety legislation.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical maintenance

PLC and HMI

Electrical engineering

Maintenance experience

Wiring regulations BS7671

Apprenticeship training

NVQ Level 3 Electrical

HVAC knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Apprenticeship training

HNC/HND

Tools

PLC

HMI

Job description

A well-established and successful manufacturer in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business, working across a range of production machinery and equipment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, reducing downtime and supporting ongoing improvements across the site.

Key Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Fault-find on PLC and HMI-controlled machinery.
• Undertake electrical installation work, including single-phase and three-phase systems.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Maintain electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability and overall plant performance.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve breakdowns and maintain operational efficiency.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with current health and safety legislation.

Qualifications / Experience Required:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a relevant multi-skilled engineering discipline.
• Apprenticeship-trained or equivalent engineering experience.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good mechanical maintenance knowledge and experience.
• Experience working with PLC and HMI-controlled equipment.
• Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) would be beneficial.
• HNC/HND qualifications would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits:

• 45,000 - 47,000, depending on experience.
• 36-hour working week on rotating shifts.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with additional entitlement after qualifying service.
• Life assurance.
• Subsidised canteen facilities.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support.
• Opportunity to join an established manufacturer offering long-term stability and job security.