Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

South West Recruitment Ltd; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recycling facility is seeking a Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. This hands-on role involves maintaining various mechanical and electrical systems, performing repairs, and improving equipment performance. Applicants should have experience in a manufacturing or recycling environment, strong fault-finding skills, and relevant engineering qualifications. The position offers a salary between £48,000 and £52,000, along with a pension and holiday benefits.

Benefits

Pension

33 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role in recycling or heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of conveyor systems and motors.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Attend breakdowns and perform effective repairs.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Assist with equipment improvements and modifications.
• Support contractors during scheduled shutdowns.

Skills

Fault-finding on electrical systems

Fault-finding on mechanical systems

Understanding of automated machinery

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)

Job description

We are recruiting for a multi skilled Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a close‑knit engineering team at a national recycling facility.

You’ll play a key role in keeping the plant running safely and efficiently, ensuring minimal downtime across a range of mechanical and electrical systems.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced industrial environment and enjoys working as part of a supportive, collaborative team.

You can be biased towards either Mechanical or Electrical maintenance but have a good understanding of both.

Working within the engineering team you will need to be comfortable with your mechanical and electrical skills to undertake working alone from time to time.

The plant is currently undergoing investment and expansion.

Hours: Continental Shifts, 6am to 6pm & 6pm to 6am (2on, 3off, 2on, 2off, 3on)

Salary £48,000 to £52,000 per annum (including shift allowance), Pension, 33 days holiday.

Role and Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on plant machinery and equipment.
• Attend breakdowns and carry out effective repairs on conveyors, vibrating screens, and automated sorting machines used in the glass recycling process.
• Diagnose and resolve both electrical and mechanical faults, ensuring safe and reliable operation of plant equipment.
• Assist with equipment improvements, modifications, and upgrades to enhance performance and reliability.
• Support external contractors during scheduled 12‑hour shutdowns (every two weeks), when major repairs and overhauls take place.
• Work closely with fellow engineers and production teams to maintain a smooth and efficient operation.

Qualifications Required

• Proven experience in a multi‑skilled maintenance role within a recycling, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of conveyor systems, motors, sensors, and automated machinery.
• Confident with fault‑finding on both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent) preferred.

If you are interested, please submit an up to date CV and also feel free to give us a call and ask for Alan.