Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Marshalls; Reading; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK leader in manufacturing seeks a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Reading. This role involves ensuring the continuous operation of production through effective maintenance. Key requirements include being apprentice-trained in electrical engineering and having PLC programming experience. Benefits include competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and ongoing training for development.

Benefits

Opportunity for overtime at premium rates

Company discount

Training and ongoing career development

Cycle to work scheme

Discount on Virgin experience days

Pension Scheme

26 Days holiday + BHs

Long Service Awards

Job security working for an industry leader

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Good working knowledge of electrical engineering in industrial environments.
• Experience in PLC programming.
• Understanding of safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous running of the production process.
• Carry out planned and reactive engineering activities.
• Eliminate downtime through maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Apprentice-trained Engineer to NVQ Level 3 standard in Electrical Engineering

Good working knowledge of electrical engineering

PLC programming skills

Flexible approach to varying work activities

Understanding of environmental and health safety issues

Desire to learn and grow in the role

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition qualification

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Reading

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Client:

Marshalls

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Multi Skilled Engineer
42 hours per week from Monday to Friday & 6 hours every 3rd Saturday morning
Beenham, Berkshire
£57,134 base salary + overtime + benefits

Overtime is paid at for Monday - Saturday, and x2 for Sundays and bank holidays

We have ambitious plans to enhance our engineering offering at our Beenham site. With over 60 sites across the UK, we thrive on investing in our people and providing them with development opportunities and training at Beenham and beyond!

We’re now shaping our new Engineering team at Beenham and are recruiting a Maintenance Engineer to join us on this journey. If you’re looking for a career where you can help shape the future and bring new ideas at a time of positive change, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re apprentice trained in either electrical or mechanical engineering, apply today and secure an interview with the UK’s leading manufacturer of roofing products!

About the role...
Working as part of a skilled Engineering team, your main responsibilities will be to ensure the continuous running of the production process by eliminating downtime through a safe and logical approach to fault finding and maintenance of equipment.

You’ll be involved in a variety of engineering tasks, ensuring a proactive approach to preventing equipment failure. Working on various types of equipment including complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic control systems, you’ll be responsible for carrying out a range of planned and reactive engineering activities on site.

Working 42 hours per week from Monday to Friday, and 6 hours every 3rd Saturday morning, you'll be on a 3-shift rotation covering days and nights (predominately 6 am-2 pm, 2 pm-10 pm & 10 pm-7 am, but with an early finish on a Friday as we know the importance of work-life balance).

What are the required skills?

• Apprentice-trained Engineer to NVQ Level 3 standard in Electrical Engineering along with the 18th Edition qualification
• Good working knowledge of electrical engineering within a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment
• PLC experience programming skills are essential, with knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC desirable
• A flexible approach to varying work activities including production requirements
• Good understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues and knowledge of regulatory requirements
• A clear passion for engineering with a desire to learn and grow in the role

Industry experience is not essential as we can provide all the training you need. We are also happy to consider candidates who have recently completed an apprenticeship and are looking for the next step in their career.

Benefits include:

• Opportunity for overtime at premium rates
• Company discount
• Training and ongoing career development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount on Virgin experience days
• Pension Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) contributions 3/6, 5/10
• 26 Days holiday + BHs
• Long Service Awards
• Job security working for an industry leader!