Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

The Curve Group; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Curve Group in Wednesbury is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to keep plant and equipment running in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance across plant and building services, and drive planned, preventative and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime.

You will work with the Engineering Manager, use a CMMS to record work, and support installation, commissioning and fault-finding of automated equipment.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Engineering.
• 18th Edition qualification.
• Experience with PLC systems and electrical controls.
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives, motors and pumps.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Apprentice-trained engineering background.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of high-temperature ovens and blow moulders is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance across plant, machinery and building equipment.
• Complete planned preventative and reactive maintenance within agreed timeframes.
• Fault-find and repair automated manufacturing equipment.
• Carry out electrical installations in line with current regulations.
• Support installation, commissioning and maintenance of automated equipment.
• Diagnose PLC faults and work with AC/DC drives, motors and pumps.
• Maintain and document preventative maintenance schedules using a CMMS.
• Identify recurring faults and proactively develop solutions to improve equipment reliability.
• Work independently and as part of a wider engineering team to achieve targets.
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety policies and procedures.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

Electrical controls

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Health & safety awareness

Fault diagnosis

Problem solving

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 qualification (Electrical/Mechanical/Engineering)

18th Edition qualification

Apprentice-trained background

Tools

CMMS

AC/DC drives

Motors & pumps

Electrical installations

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wendesbury

Salary: up to £43k DOE

Hours: 7am-4pm and 1pm-10pm

Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

Due to continued growth and investment, we are looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our expanding engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a practical and proactive engineer to play a key role in maintaining and improving a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for keeping plant, machinery and facilities running safely and efficiently through a combination of planned, preventative and reactive maintenance.

The Role:

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance across plant, machinery and building equipment.
• Complete planned preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring work orders are completed within agreed timeframes.
• Fault-find and repair a range of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Carry out electrical installations in line with current regulations.
• Support the installation, commissioning and maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical control issues, including PLC fault-finding.
• Work with AC/DC drives, motors and pumps.
• Undertake mechanical repairs and support other engineering disciplines where required.
• Maintain and document preventative maintenance schedules using a CMMS.
• Identify recurring faults and proactively develop solutions to improve equipment reliability.
• Work independently and as part of a wider engineering team to achieve maintenance and production targets.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company health & safety policies and procedures.
• Take a proactive approach to problem-solving, considering different options to find effective and practical solutions.

About You:

We are looking for an experienced maintenance engineer with a strong practical background within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• A City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Engineering.
• 18th Edition qualification.
• Experience working with PLC systems and electrical controls.
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives, motors and pumps.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ideally, an apprentice-trained engineering background.
• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of high-temperature ovens and blow moulders would be advantageous.
• A strong understanding of health & safety within an engineering environment.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on, meticulous approach with genuine pride in the quality of your work.