Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Point Professional Recruitment LTD; Witchford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing firm is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Witchford. The role requires proven experience in both electrical and mechanical systems, responsibility for maintaining and improving production machinery, and fault-finding diagnostics. The position offers a salary starting at £45,000 per annum, with additional benefits such as 24 days of annual leave, a personal pension plan, and a profit-related bonus scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Personal pension plan with employer contribution

Life assurance at 4x salary

Profit-related bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong electrical background with mechanical knowledge.
• Experience with diagnostics, fault-finding, and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault-finding on production machinery.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis to prevent failures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical awareness

Fault-finding diagnostics

Ability to read electrical schematic drawings

Education

17th or 18th Edition qualification

City & Guilds 2360, 2382, or 2391 qualifications

Tools

PLC

VFD

Job description

Overview

The Role: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. We are recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced industrial environment. This is a key role within the engineering function, offering long-term stability, strong earning potential, and exposure to a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems.

This Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer position is ideal for someone with a solid background in electrical maintenance who also has good mechanical awareness. You will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, and improving production machinery, while supporting continuous improvement and ensuring equipment reliability across a rotating double-days shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on production machinery
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on industrial and manufacturing equipment
• Install and maintain electrical systems in line with 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations
• Work on LV systems, motor starters, control circuits, and feedback loops
• Use electrical test equipment to diagnose faults across multiple circuits
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures
• Work independently to identify, report, and resolve electro-mechanical issues
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety standards and company procedures

Skills / Experience

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong electrical background with mechanical engineering knowledge
• 17th or 18th Edition qualification
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings
• Experience with diagnostics, fault-finding, and inspection/testing
• Working knowledge of IEE regulations and NICEIC requirements
• PLC, VFD, automation, or software experience (desirable)
• City & Guilds 2360, 2382, or 2391 qualifications (desirable)

Salary & Working Hours

Salary: Dependent on experience - starting circa £45,000 per annum

Hours: Rotating Double Days (39 hours per week)

• Week 1: Monday - Thursday: 06:00 - 14:00; Friday: 05:00 - 12:00
• Week 2: Monday - Thursday: 14:00 - 22:00; Friday: 12:00 - 19:00

Paid breaks (2 x 15 minutes per shift). Overtime available and required when necessary.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus paid bank holidays (criteria applies)
• Christmas shutdown (3 days taken from entitlement)
• Personal pension plan with 4% employer contribution
• Life assurance at 4x annual salary
• Profit-related bonus scheme

If the position of Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven't heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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