Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Afternoons

Reed; Baildon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering firm is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a collaborative team in Baildon. The role involves preventative and reactive maintenance, diagnosing faults, and managing stock for parts. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and enjoys working in a dynamic setting. Offers a competitive salary between £42,000 and £44,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Hands on Multiskilled maintenance - mechanical bias with electrical experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Electrical qualifications or strong practical electrical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Manage stock ordering for parts and consumables.

Skills

Multiskilled maintenance

Mechanical skills

Electrical experience

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Job description

A great opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a small, collaborative engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys hands-on problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults, prioritising machine uptime.
• Perform occasional facilities maintenance tasks.
• Project involvement and CI processes
• Manage stock ordering for parts and consumables.
• Ensure effective time management and prioritisation of repairs.
• Work independently without direct supervisory responsibilities.

Skills & Experience

• Hands on Multiskilled maintenance - mechanical bias with electrical experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Electrical qualifications or certifications preferred, but strong practical electrical experience will be considered.
• Ability to work as part of a small team (currently three engineers with similar skill sets).
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Candidates from highly structured environments (e.g., large FMCG companies) may find this role less suited, as we require flexibility and hands‑on involvement rather than rigid processes.

Additional Details

• Salary: £42,000 – £44,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Hours: Monday to Thursday - 11:30am - 8pm - Friday - 9am - 6pm