Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias

CV TECHNICAL LTD; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

OT opportunities

Stability

Training & development

Pension & holidays

Job summary

CV TECHNICAL LTD in Grimsby is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join a busy, established food manufacturing operation. You will perform planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement on automated production equipment, reading electrical and mechanical drawings, and supporting installation and commissioning.

The role offers a £40,000-£43,000 salary on dayshift, 5 out of 7 days, with overtime, training, and a supportive

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or engineering qualified.
• Strong electrical maintenance background.
• Multi-skilled with good mechanical knowledge.
• Experience fault finding on production/manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems.
• Ability to read electrical and engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of health & safety procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Minimise downtime and support continuous production.
• Maintain and improve automated machinery and control systems.
• Support installation, commissioning, and modification of equipment.
• Read and work from electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Assist with continuous improvement and process optimisation projects.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Multiple skills

Fault finding

Read drawings

PLC control

Health & safety

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Apprentice trained

Engineering qualification

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Grimsby
Salary: £40,000-£43,000
Shifts: Days, covering 5 out of 7 days

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join a busy and well-established food manufacturing operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a forward-thinking business where you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving production equipment, ensuring maximum reliability and efficiency across the site.

The Role

Working as part of the engineering and maintenance team, you will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, fault finding, and continuous improvement activities across a range of automated production machinery and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
• Minimise downtime and support continuous production
• Maintain and improve automated machinery and control systems
• Support installation, commissioning, and modification of equipment
• Read and work from electrical and mechanical drawings
• Assist with continuous improvement and process optimisation projects
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures

About You

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on engineer with strong fault-finding ability and experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Apprentice trained or engineering qualified
• Strong electrical maintenance background
• Multi-skilled with good mechanical knowledge
• Experience fault finding on production/manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems
• Ability to read electrical and engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of health & safety procedures
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Desirable Experience

• Experience within automated manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and control systems
• Previous involvement in continuous improvement activities

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Overtime opportunities
• Stable and growing business
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive engineering team and modern production environment
• Pension and holiday package

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled maintenance engineer looking for a varied and rewarding role within a highly automated engineering environment.