Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Up to £53k + Bonus

yolk recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 31,800 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

yolk recruitment is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Cardiff to join a growing manufacturing business. You will perform planned maintenance on plant and production machinery, diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults, and support improvement projects across shifts to keep equipment running at peak performance.

Ideal candidates have multi-skilled maintenance experience with strong electrical knowledge, reading schematics, and an engineering qualification such as NVQ3 or

Qualifications

• Manufacturing maintenance experience with fault-finding skills.
• Strong electrical knowledge and basic mechanical skills.
• NVQ3 / City & Guilds3 / ONC/HND in engineering.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Flexible with shifts and hours.
• Attention to detail and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on plant and production machinery.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete repairs efficiently.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance.
• Service, inspect and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Assist with machinery upgrades and engineering projects.
• Conduct weekly fire alarm system testing.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the engineering department.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures and standards.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Multi-skilled

Fault finding

Reading schematics

Welding basics

Flexible shifts

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds Level 3

ONC/HNC/HND

Job description

yolk recruitment is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Cardiff to join a growing manufacturing business. You will perform planned maintenance on plant and production machinery, diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults, and support improvement projects across shifts to keep equipment running at peak performance.

Ideal candidates have multi-skilled maintenance experience with strong electrical knowledge, reading schematics, and an engineering qualification such as NVQ3 or