Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

Brazen Search; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift

Ongoing training

Career growth

Company stability

Job summary

Brazen Search is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a manufacturing site in Wetherby on a permanent night shift. You will ensure reliability and efficiency of production machinery, carrying out both planned maintenance and reactive repairs in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, PLC experience, and the ability to work independently on an on-site night shift.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills.
• Proficient fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with PLCs and automated machinery.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Fault-finding on automated production machinery and PLC-controlled systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

PLC experience

Education

Engineering qualification (Level 3 or equivalent)

Tools

PLCs

Automated machinery

Job description

Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Nights

Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Shift: Permanent Nights

£55,000 – Excellent Opportunity for an Experienced Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer!

Are you an experienced Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge with an excellent salary?

We are recruiting for a skilled and motivated Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an established engineering team at a manufacturing site in Wetherby.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills who enjoys working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

Working on a permanent night shift, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production machinery, carrying out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Fault‑find on automated production machinery and PLC‑controlled systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out safely and in accordance with company procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills.
• Confident fault‑finding and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with PLCs and automated machinery.
• Recognised engineering qualification (Level3 or equivalent).
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to work independently.

What's in It for You?

• £55,000 annual salary
• Permanent night shift position.
• Opportunity to join an established manufacturing business.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Long‑term career opportunities.