Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Orion; Markfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

On-site parking

Gym membership

Cycle-to-work

Company pension

Training and development

Career progression

Referral bonus

Job summary

Orion is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer for a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will deliver planned and reactive maintenance across production assets, ensuring equipment reliability and minimising downtime while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role demands a strong electrical and controls bias with solid mechanical maintenance skills, working on automated production equipment and site services.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical/Mechatronics.
• Strong industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, controls, automation and mechanical faults.
• Fault find using PLCs, HMIs, and testing equipment.
• Support machinery upgrades, modifications and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC & automation

Mechanical maintenance

LOTO & safety

CMMS usage

RCA/TPM basics

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI programming

Testing equipment

Job description

Our client is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their engineering team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of production and site assets, ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a strong electrical and controls bias, combined with competent mechanical maintenance skills, and offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of automated production equipment and site services.

Our client is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their engineering team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of production and site assets, ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a strong electrical and controls bias, combined with competent mechanical maintenance skills, and offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of automated production equipment and site services.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across manufacturing and production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, controls, automation, and mechanical faults.
• Fault find using PLCs, HMIs, electrical testing equipment, instrumentation, and diagnostic tools.
• Work on motors, drives, sensors, encoders, safety circuits, control systems, and automation equipment.
• Support machinery upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance including bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes, couplings, alignment, and guarding.
• Complete inspections, testing, calibration checks, and safety verifications.
• Support site utilities and facilities maintenance including compressors, boilers, chillers, fire systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Assist with equipment commissioning, installation projects, and machine improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring faults and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records through a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Participate in shift handovers and communicate effectively with production and engineering teams.

Electrical & Controls Experience Required

• Strong electrical fault-finding experience gained within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems.
• Understanding of Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar PLC platforms.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience diagnosing faults on drives, sensors, encoders, safety circuits, motor control systems, and control panels.
• Competent using test equipment such as multimeters, insulation testers, and clamp meters.
• Strong understanding of safe isolation procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permit-to-work systems.

Mechanical Experience Required

• Experience maintaining and repairing:
  • Bearings
  • Belts
  • Chains
  • Gearboxes
  • Shafts
  • Couplings
  • Conveyor systems
  • Pumps
  • Compressors

Desirable experience includes:

• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Welding and fabrication
• Mechanical assembly and alignment
• Reading mechanical engineering drawings

Continuous Improvement

The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to:

• Root cause analysis (RCA)
• TPM initiatives
• 5S activities
• Kaizen projects
• Maintenance strategy improvements
• Asset reliability and uptime improvements
• Preventative maintenance enhancements

Health & Safety

• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures.
• Follow RAMS, permit systems, and safe isolation procedures.
• Maintain compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the site.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Strong industrial electrical maintenance experience.

Desirable

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• PLC training or certification.
• IOSH qualification.
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, or instrumentation training.

Working Pattern

• Continental shift pattern.
• Days and nights.
• Weekend working included as part of the shift rota.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym membership support.
• On-site parking.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Enhanced company sick pay.