Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

First Military Recruitment; Melksham; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Melksham to maintain efficiency in an industrial manufacturing environment. The role includes reactive and planned maintenance of machinery and contributing to continuous improvements. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and strong mechanical fault finding skills. The position offers a salary of £40,185 per annum plus benefits including overtime and 34 days holiday.

Benefits

Overtime paid at 1.33

34 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Pension contributions

Employee Discount scheme

Healthcare cash back scheme

Generous sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a small team, with aptitude for mechanical/electrical works, breakdowns, repairs, and fault diagnosis.
• Strong mechanical skills to minimize downtime.
• Understanding of PLCs, functions, and program modifications/fault finding (Electrical).

Responsibilities

• Reactive maintenance on automated production machinery.
• Execute preventive routines for pre-planned maintenance (PPM).
• Support the Operations team in achieving targets.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault-finding skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams

Pneumatic skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualification in mechanical engineering (City and Guilds level 3/NVQ level 3)

Job description

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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Melksham

Client: First Military Recruitment

Location: Melksham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3be3a813ecfd

Job Views: 6

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Overview

First Military Recruitment is working with a worldwide organisation, leading in the print industry, looking for a Multiskilled Engineer to join their expanding team. The role involves maintaining efficiency in all factory areas, including reactive and planned maintenance of industrial manufacturing machinery, as well as participating in projects and continuous improvements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reactive maintenance on automated production machinery
• Pre-planned Maintenance (PPM) – input to and execute preventive routines
• Mechanical fault finding
• Fault finding and repair on hydraulic or pneumatic systems
• Small installation projects
• Continuous improvement to maintain optimal machine efficiency
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, transit areas, workshop, and stores
• Support the Operations team in achieving targets
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures
• Contribute to cost-effective technical solutions
• Meet operational expectations
• Participate in weekend call-out rota

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Relevant engineering qualification in mechanical engineering (City and Guilds level 3/NVQ level 3)
• Experience working in a small team, with aptitude for mechanical/electrical works, breakdowns, repairs, and fault diagnosis
• Strong mechanical skills to minimize downtime
• Preferably electrical fault-finding skills, especially on PLCs, drives, and inverters
• Excellent mechanical fault finding and diagnostic skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams
• Pneumatic skills and experience
• Knowledge of HV/LV Switchgear and electrical drives
• Understanding of PLCs, functions, and program modifications/fault finding (Electrical)
• Ability to organize and schedule own workload effectively

Company Benefits:

• Overtime paid at 1.33
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension contributions
• Employee Discount scheme
• Healthcare cash back scheme
• Generous sick pay scheme

Position Details:

• Reference: BJ88 – Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
• Location: Melksham
• Salary: £40,185 per annum (+ enhanced call-out pay)
• Working hours: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, Double Day shift (6am-2pm/2pm-6pm)