Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Emr-Uk; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Emr-Uk is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (60/40) to join our depot maintenance team. You will diagnose, repair and maintain heavy machinery and processing equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role involves hands-on work on mechanical and electrical systems, with opportunities for training and career progression. The position operates Monday to Friday, with some weekend work to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Completed a time served apprenticeship and gained qualifications of C&G NVQ 3 Diploma in Engineering maintenance or equivalent.
• Good Mechanical and Electrical fault-finding skills within heavy industry/manufacturing environment (60/40).
• Experience working on heavy machinery, plant equipment, or processing systems.
• Basic PLC fault-finding (desirable but not essential).
• Have experience or certification within Welding and fabrication.
• Experience of RCA techniques.
• Be able to work some weekends to aid business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and fault-find on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Work on electrical systems including 3-phase motors, control panels, sensors.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs to maximise plant uptime.
• Maintain and repair equipment including conveyors, shredders, motors, bearings, power transmissions, pumps and gearboxes.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ensure all work is completed safely in line with company procedures and health & safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

PLC fault-finding

Welding

Fabrication

Education

Time served apprenticeship with C&G NVQ 3 Diploma in Engineering maintenance or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (60/40) Mechanical to join our depot maintenance team. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring our plant and processing equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Working on both Mechanical and electrical systems, you’ll support continuous improvement, minimise downtime, and contribute to the overall performance of the site. You’ll also benefit from ongoing training and development to expand your technical skillset and career progression.

Mon-Friday position

What you will be doing

• Diagnose and fault-find on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Work on electrical systems including 3-phase motors, control panels, sensors.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs to maximise plant uptime.
• Maintain and repair equipment including conveyors, shredders, motors, bearings, power transmissions, pumps and gearboxes.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ensure all work is completed safely in line with company procedures and health & safety standards.

About You

• Completed a time served apprenticeship and gained qualifications of C&G NVQ 3 Diploma in Engineering maintenance or equivalent.
• Good Mechanical and Electrical fault-finding skills within heavy industry/manufacturing environment (60/40).
• Experience working on heavy machinery, plant equipment, or processing systems.
• Basic PLC fault-finding (desirable but not essential).
• Have experience or certification within Welding and fabrication.
• Experience of RCA techniques.
• Be able to work some weekends to aid business requirements.