Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer — Keep Plant Running

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Portbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance from day one

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced pension after 12 months

Cycle to Work Scheme

B&Q Trade Card 10% discounts

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a site in Portbury, Bristol. The role focuses on maximising plant uptime, performing PPMs and reactive repairs on manufacturing equipment, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both electrical and mechanical maintenance, experience with steam systems or boilers, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (medium to heavy manufacturing would be advantageous).
• Strong multi-skilled maintenance background with electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience.
• Experience working with steam systems, boilers or similar process equipment.
• Proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across the site.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Work with the Engineering Team Manager to plan long-term solutions for recurring issues.
• Complete maintenance on boiler and steam systems on a daily/weekly basis.
• Maintain pressure systems including steam, condensate and compressed air.
• Ensure compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations and site safety procedures.
• Isolate plant and equipment safely to allow maintenance and contractor activities.
• Issue Permits to Work and Isolation Certificates as required.
• Coordinate with external contractors when needed.
• Record maintenance activities in the site CMMS.
• Manage spare parts and communicate stock needs to the engineering team.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and clean, safe work areas.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Proactive maintenance

Team collaboration

Tools

Boilers

Steam systems

Job description

Kingston Barnes Ltd is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a site in Portbury, Bristol. The role focuses on maximising plant uptime, performing PPMs and reactive repairs on manufacturing equipment, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both electrical and mechanical maintenance, experience with steam systems or boilers, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.