Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Shawell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Shawell. The role involves ensuring efficient operation of production lines through planned and reactive maintenance. Candidates should have strong mechanical and electrical skills along with relevant qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 plus additional benefits including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

48% matched pension

Income protection

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Time-served or formally qualified engineer.
• Strong multi-skilled background (mechanical/electrical).
• Experience in manufacturing engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production lines run efficiently and safely.
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.
• Support CI projects and improve plant activities.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Fault finding

CMMS experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or similar

Tools

SAP

Agility

Shires

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Shawell

Salary: £50,000 + 12% shift allowance

Hours & Shift Pattern

Average 47.5 hours per week on rotating shifts:

• Week 1: Mon‑Thu 05:50‑18:00
• Week 2: Mon‑Thu 17:50‑06:00
• Week 3: Wed‑Fri 06:00‑18:00 + Sat 06:00‑15:00

Role Summary

As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will ensure production lines run efficiently, safely, and consistently. You will minimise downtime, support production teams, and deliver effective planned and reactive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical and electrical fault finding and repair
• Planned and reactive maintenance
• Support CI projects and plant improvement activities
• Assist with new equipment installation and commissioning
• Maintain safety compliance, SSWs, PTWs, and engineering standards
• Work closely with Production and the Maintenance Team Leader
• Record work using CMMS systems (SAP/Agility/Shires)
• Support training of technical team members

Skills & Experience Required

• Time-served or formally qualified engineer (NVQ Level 3 or similar)
• Strong multi‑skilled background (mechanical/electrical)
• Experience in manufacturing engineering roles
• Confident fault finder with proactive mindset
• CMMS experience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• £50,000 base + 12% shift allowance
• Private medical insurance (role dependent)
• 48% matched pension
• Income protection and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work & EV scheme