Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Elevation Recruitment Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging manufacturer in Rotherham seeks a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer. You will maintain injection moulding machines, ensuring preventive maintenance and resolving machine issues. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in engineering and apprenticeship experience, along with knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, supporting production needs, and mentoring apprentices.

Benefits

Pension: Matched up to 7%

25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays

Free parking

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above in a multi skilled engineering discipline.
• Time served apprenticeship in engineering.
• Experience in repairing and maintaining machines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out breakdown and preventative maintenance on all machinery.
• Ensure all preventive maintenance is completed.
• Investigate and resolve machine related problems.
• Support with Maintenance of all machinery and facilities.
• Train and mentor Engineering Apprentices.

Skills

Mechanical bias or electrical bias

Experience in fast paced manufacturing

Ability to read and understand technical drawings

Good knowledge of hydraulics, electrical, pneumatics

Education

Level 3 or above in multi skilled engineering discipline

Time served apprenticeship in engineering

Tools

Injection moulding machinery

Job description

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Client:

Elevation Recruitment Group

Location:

Rotherham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a global packaging manufacturer based n Rotherham to recruit a Multiskilled Engineer.

Hours: 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts

• 8:00am to 4:30pm
• 3 week rotating pattern:
• Week 1: Monday to Friday
• Week 2: 4 days worked between Monday to Friday & Saturday
• Week 3: 4 days worked between Monday to Friday & Saturday
• Pension: Matched up to 7%
• Holiday: 25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays
• Free parking

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Multi Skilled Engineer will be responsible for the maintenance of 17 injection moulding machines ranging from 90 tonne to 2700 tonne and associated ancillary equipment.

Duties of the Multiskilled Engineer will include:

• Carry out breakdown and preventative maintenance on all machinery and fixtures
• Ensure all preventive maintenance is completed according to schedule
• Investigate and resolve machine related problems
• Support with the Maintenance of all machinery and facilities on site
• Liaise closely with the Shift Engineer / Maintenance Manager on issues regarding production downtime, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive repairs
• Identify root causes of technical related problems to provide effective countermeasures
• Analyse, identify and correct/repair any machine issues that prevent or hinder normal planned production timelines and rates.
• Manage, lead and support on project work and CI initiatives (e.g. OEE, uptime, throughput, waste reduction, housekeeping and process improvement)
• Work as part of a multi disciplinary team
• Train and mentor Engineering Apprentices on site

We are keen to speak with Multiskilled Engineers with the following skills/experience:

• Level 3 or above in a multi skilled engineering discipline (Mechanical bias or electrical bias)
• Time served apprenticeship in engineering
• Experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Experience in repairing and maintaining machines and tools with the ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Ability to use in house IT systems and Microsoft Office packages
• Ideally up to date knowledge and experience working with injection moulding machinery and tooling
• Good knowledge of hydraulics, electrical, pneumatics & mechanical (fault finding, maintenance, reading drawings/schematics, etc)