Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Optimise By Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Sheffield. The role involves carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on heavy machinery. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in both electrical and mechanical maintenance, along with knowledge in hydraulics and pneumatics. Qualifications like an NVQ Level 3 in relevant engineering fields are desirable. The position offers a salary of up to £52,000 depending on experience, with a shift pattern of mornings, afternoons, and nights.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Competence in both electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Experience maintaining and servicing heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Liaise with production teams to improve machine reliability.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Heavy equipment servicing

Education

Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Electrical qualification (e.g. 18th Edition)

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Salary: Up to £52,000 (DOE)

Hours: 40 hours | 3 shift pattern | (Mornings, Afters & Nights)

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on heavy machinery and equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals
• Support machine installations, commissioning, and upgrades
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Liaise with production teams to minimise downtime and improve machine reliability

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment
• Competence in both electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience maintaining, repairing and servicing heavy equipment and machinery

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering (desirable)
• Electrical qualification (e.g. 18th Edition) is advantageous