Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Recruit4staff LTD

Morton

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Parking

Training & Development Opportunities

Standard Pension

Medical Cover

21 Days + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Recruit4staff Ltd. are representing a leading agricultural manufacturing business seeking a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to operate at Oswestry. The role offers a permanent contract with a salary up to £50,000, 4 on 4 off shifts or days, and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will diagnose faults, repair PLC-controlled equipment, and perform fabrication, welding and installation while maintaining safe operation of the plant.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a similar maintenance role.
Time served electrically biased engineer or equivalent qualification.
18th Edition qualification.
Good understanding of schematic wiring diagrams.
Mechanical engineering experience.
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Experience working on PLC-controlled switchgear, inverter-controlled drives, solenoid and limit switching.
Experience maintaining conveyors, elevators, compressors, hammermill grinders, pellet presses and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
Ability to undertake fabrication work including welding and machinery installation.
Computer literate with Microsoft Office and spreadsheets.
Formal training relevant to maintenance and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair PLC-controlled equipment, conveyors, elevators, compressors, hammermill grinders and pellet presses.
Diagnose faults, repair and maintain equipment to ensure efficient operation.
Undertake fabrication, welding, machinery installation and record maintenance activities.
Work safely and follow health and safety procedures within the plant.

Skills

Electrical bias

18th Edition

Schematic diagrams

Mechanical engineering

Fault finding

PLC control systems

Conveyors & elevators

Pneumatic & hydraulic

Fabrication & welding

Education

Time served electrician

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing a leading agricultural manufacturing business in their search for a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to work in Oswestry.

Job Details

Pay: Up to £50,000 per annum

Hours of Work: 4 on 4 off (2 Days & 2 Nights - 7am to 7pm) or Days Monday - Friday

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, Free Parking, Training & Development Opportunities, Standard Pension, Medical Cover, 21 Days + Bank Holidays

Responsibilities

As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will work within a small engineering team reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure the efficient operation of the manufacturing plant. The Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer will diagnose faults, repair and maintain PLC‑controlled equipment, conveyors, elevators, compressors, hammermill grinders, pellet presses and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. You will also undertake fabrication, welding, machinery installation and ensure all maintenance activities are accurately recorded while working safely at all times.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

Previous experience within a similar maintenance role.
Time served electrically biased engineer or equivalent qualification.
18th Edition qualification.
Good understanding of schematic wiring diagrams.
Mechanical engineering experience.
Excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
Experience working on PLC‑controlled switchgear, inverter‑controlled drives, solenoid and limit switching.
Experience maintaining conveyors, elevators, compressors, hammermill grinders, pellet presses and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
Ability to undertake fabrication work including welding and machinery installation.

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications