Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team in Wakefield. In this permanent, full-time role, you will be responsible for ensuring the plant operates efficiently and safely through electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation support. Your expertise will be vital in carrying out maintenance tasks, monitoring performance, and contributing to continuous improvement projects. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity offers ongoing training and a supportive work environment, making it ideal for those looking to advance their career in a thriving manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Medicash Health Cash Plan

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Shift allowances

Overtime rates

Supportive team-focused environment

Qualifications

• Recent maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance in line with site procedures.
• Monitor plant performance and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in root-cause analyses following breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Instrumentation Support

Problem-Solving

Cross-Trade Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

SAP PM

Tablet Device for Maintenance Records

Job description

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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Wakefield

Client:

MCS Group

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Maintenance Engineer (Multi-Skilled) Location: Craigavon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland Hourly Rate: £48K - £52,416 Contract: Permanent, full-time

MCS Group is proud to be working for a large-scale food manufacturer based in County Armagh to recruit multiple multi-skilled maintenance engineers to join their ever-growing team.

Your Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will provide electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation support, ensuring the plant runs safely and efficiently. You will:

• Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance in line with SAP PM and site procedures
• Monitor plant performance and implement corrective actions to maintain uptime
• Perform Point-of-Work risk assessments and adhere to SOPs and safe working practices
• Update the asset register and maintenance records via tablet device
• Participate in 5-Why root-cause analyses following breakdowns or deviations
• Handover work effectively at shift changes and communicate with all stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement projects across the site

About You

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) or Mechatronics
• Recent maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong cross-trade skills and a flexible, multi-skilled approach
• Proven problem-solving ability with logical fault-finding techniques
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and under pressure

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and great benefits package
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Shift allowances and overtime rates
• Medicash Health Cash Plan
• Supportive, team-focused working environment

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ben Picking, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs. All conversations will be treated in the strictest confidence. Not all agencies are the same. MCS Group is passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and has an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.