Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (M&E, PPM & PLCs)

Major International; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Major International is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join its UK engineering team. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production equipment through planned maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement.

You will provide reactive and proactive support across production, packaging and site services equipment while contributing to projects and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing, process or industrial production environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills on industrial equipment.
• Mechanical maintenance experience with rotating equipment, pumps and gearboxes.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery (fault diagnosis, not programming).
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems; familiarity with VSDs and industrial controls.
• Experience using preventative maintenance systems (CMMS).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, mixers, agitators and hydraulic systems.
• Replace and install electrical components including motors, sensors and control panels.
• Support production by minimising downtime and maximising plant availability.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability and efficiency.
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Multiskilled maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Preventative maintenance

PLC fault diagnosis

Reading electrical drawings

CMMS usage

Education

Apprentice trained or qualified in Mechanical/Electrical/Multi-Skilled Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Major International is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join its UK engineering team. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production equipment through planned maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement.

You will provide reactive and proactive support across production, packaging and site services equipment while contributing to projects and process improvements.