Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Gi Group; Streethay; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in the UK is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a focus on electrical bias to join their team in Lichfield. The role involves maintaining specialist machinery, troubleshooting faults, and supporting factory operations. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 qualification and strong skills in both mechanical and electrical disciplines. This position offers a competitive salary of £51,000 along with various benefits including life assurance and training opportunities.

Benefits

Life Assurance - 3x basic salary

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support

23 days annual leave, increasing with service

Option to purchase an extra week of holiday

Discounts with major retailers

Qualifications

• Strong multi-skilled background in both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Experience in a controlled manufacturing environment (food industry experience is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment and machinery.
• Perform site-wide preventative maintenance.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Support factory start-up and equipment testing.

Skills

Multi-skilled background in mechanical and electrical disciplines

Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Understanding of statutory requirements and food safety

Proactive approach to health and safety

Education

Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias | Location: Lichfield | Salary: £51,000 per annum | Shift Pattern: Panama Shift - 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm & 7pm-7am), rotating days and nights

Role

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll be part of a close-knit team responsible for maintaining specialist machinery and equipment across the site. You'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and ensure smooth factory operations. With a new production facility underway, this is a great time to join and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment and machinery
• Perform site-wide preventative maintenance
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Support factory start-up and equipment testing
• Complete documentation accurately and on time

What We're Looking For

• Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Strong multi-skilled background in both mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Experience in a controlled manufacturing environment (food industry experience is a plus)
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Understanding of statutory requirements and food safety
• Proactive approach to health and safety

What You’ll Get

• Salary of £51,000
• Life Assurance - 3x basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support including Remote GP
• 23 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service
• Option to purchase an extra week of holiday
• Personalised induction and ongoing training
• Discounts with major retailers, salary finance schemes, and more
• Recognition awards, engagement days, attendance incentives

How to Apply

Ready for a new challenge? If you're a driven and skilled engineer looking to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out for a confidential chat with our recruitment team. For application support, contact your local Gi Group office.