Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - PLC & Automation

Tudor Employment Agency; Much Wenlock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tudor Employment Agency is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer for our client in Much Wenlock. You will own maintenance across production lines, perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding, and drive improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will work Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 and Friday: 07:00 - 16:00; salary £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE). Experience with pneumatics and PLC fault-finding is beneficial; forklift licence desirable.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineer with recognised qualification.
• Experience in electrical fault-finding on motors, sensors, contactors, and industrial systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.
• Hands-on mechanical maintenance experience with production equipment.
• Pneumatics experience is essential; PLC fault finding is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day maintenance activities across production
• Carry out mechanical and electrical fault-finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Maintain filling lines, blending equipment, pumps, conveyors, and pneumatic systems
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency
• Manage engineering spare parts inventory, ensuring critical stock levels are maintained
• Source and order parts and maintenance consumables
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors for technical support when required
• Support installation, commissioning, and improvement of machinery and plant
• Assist with PLC fault-finding and coordinate with external automation providers
• Lead minor engineering projects from concept through to completion
• Identify recurring faults and implement long-term corrective actions
• Provide technical support and guidance to production teams
• Assist with training where required
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, and engineering practices

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Pneumatics

PLC fault finding

Reading electrical schematics

Engineering drawings

Teamwork

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Tudor Employment Agency is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer for our client in Much Wenlock. You will own maintenance across production lines, perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding, and drive improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will work Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 and Friday: 07:00 - 16:00; salary £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE). Experience with pneumatics and PLC fault-finding is beneficial; forklift licence desirable.