Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Swannington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training and development

Wellbeing support

Career progression

On-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join its manufacturing maintenance team in the Midlands. The role focuses on delivering planned and reactive maintenance across production and site assets to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.

The candidate should have strong electrical and controls bias with mechanical skills, and be comfortable working with Siemens/Allen Bradley PLCs and automated equipment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• PLC training or certification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, controls, automation and mechanical faults.
• Fault find using PLCs, HMIs, testing equipment, and diagnostic tools.
• Support upgrades, modifications and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain maintenance records in CMMS.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC maintenance

Electrical schematics

Safe isolation (LOTO)

Test equipment

Preventative maintenance

Motor drives and controls

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Mechatronics knowledge

Tools

Multimeters

Insulation testers

Clamp meters

Job description

Our client is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their engineering team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of production and site assets, ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a strong electrical and controls bias, combined with competent mechanical maintenance skills, and offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of automated production equipment and site services.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across manufacturing and production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, controls, automation, and mechanical faults.
• Fault find using PLCs, HMIs, electrical testing equipment, instrumentation, and diagnostic tools.
• Work on motors, drives, sensors, encoders, safety circuits, control systems, and automation equipment.
• Support machinery upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance including bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes, couplings, alignment, and guarding.
• Complete inspections, testing, calibration checks, and safety verifications.
• Support site utilities and facilities maintenance including compressors, boilers, chillers, fire systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Assist with equipment commissioning, installation projects, and machine improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring faults and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records through a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Participate in shift handovers and communicate effectively with production and engineering teams.

Electrical & Controls Experience Required

• Strong electrical fault-finding experience gained within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems.
• Understanding of Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar PLC platforms.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience diagnosing faults on drives, sensors, encoders, safety circuits, motor control systems, and control panels.
• Competent using test equipment such as multimeters, insulation testers, and clamp meters.
• Strong understanding of safe isolation procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permit-to-work systems.

Mechanical Experience Required

• Experience maintaining and repairing:
  • Bearings
  • Belts
  • Chains
  • Gearboxes
  • Shafts
  • Couplings
  • Conveyor systems
  • Pumps
  • Compressors
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Welding and fabrication
• Mechanical assembly and alignment

The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to:

• Root cause analysis (RCA)
• TPM initiatives
• 5S activities
• Maintenance strategy improvements
• Asset reliability and uptime improvements
• Preventative maintenance enhancements

Health & Safety

• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures.
• Follow RAMS, permit systems, and safe isolation procedures.
• Maintain compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the site.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Strong industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• PLC training or certification.
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, or instrumentation training.

Working Pattern

• Days and nights.
• Weekend working included as part of the shift rota.
• Company pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Career progression opportunities.
• On-site parking.
• Enhanced company sick pay.

Industry Sector: Engineering, Utilities
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary in GBP (£): 50000 - 55000, Annual Salary
Job Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, UK
Years of Relevant Experience: 1+ years
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education Level: Vocational