Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Rotherham is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to oversee day-to-day maintenance. The role involves both reactive and planned maintenance, focusing on electrical systems within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electro-mechanical systems and at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting. This position offers excellent benefits including holiday, pension scheme, and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme up to 7% employer contribution

Overtime Available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a front-line maintenance role, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems including motors, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, and conveyor systems.
• Comfortable working within H&S frameworks (LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, PTW, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality reactive and planned maintenance support across the site.
• Respond to breakdowns and performance issues quickly and effectively.
• Proactively monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Proactive maintenance

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

City & Guilds ONC/BTEC in Electrical Engineering

Time-served engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Siemens S7

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance professional with a passion for proactive engineering support and world-class standards? Yorkshire Talent Partners are proud to be working with a leading name in UK manufacturing, supporting their search for a skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day maintenance activities across a fast-paced site, playing a key role in ensuring safety, efficiency, and operational excellence across production, packaging, services, and facilities.

Why This Role?

• Well established, stable and supportive team
• Mixture of proactive and reactive maintenance work
• Mixture of high speed manufacturing lines and heavy industry
• Project opportunities
• Overtime Available
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme up to 7% employer contribution

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering high-quality reactive and planned maintenance support across the site with a bias towards electrical.
• Working Days and Afters.
• Responding to breakdowns and performance issues quickly and effectively
• Proactively monitoring equipment performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Supporting the development and execution of the asset care and preventative maintenance plan
• Collaborating closely with production and packaging teams to optimise line performance
• Using the site’s Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to schedule and document work
• Working within a strong culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Acting as a positive, visible role model for high standards and professional behaviours
• Taking personal ownership of workload and projects, showing initiative and pride in your work

What We’re Looking For

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship (or equivalent)
• City & Guilds ONC/BTEC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a front-line maintenance role, ideally in an FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Experience of Siemens S7 desirable
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems including motors, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, and conveyor systems
• Experience working with CMMS and planned maintenance schedules
• Comfortable working within H&S frameworks (LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, PTW, etc.)
• An organised, proactive individual who thrives in a busy, hands-on environment
• A confident communicator who can build strong relationships across teams

What You’ll Bring

• A methodical and solutions-focused approach
• A commitment to continuous improvement and learning
• A flexible attitude – open to change, shift flexibility, and going the extra mile
• A team player with a customer-first mindset and a strong work ethic

Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference?

Apply today or get in touch with the Yorkshire Talent Partners team to find out more.