Multi Skilled Mainternance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd in Chester is representing a well-established manufacturing business seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. In a fast-paced production environment you’ll carry out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults and help maximise machinery reliability and plant performance.

The role offers a clear career path with ongoing technical development and progression opportunities. Salary is £44,000–£45,000 with a 4 on 4 off days & nights shift, pension and life

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding abilities.
• Experience carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery and site equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and diagnose faults efficiently.
• Conduct both electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to minimise downtime.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and reports.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Planned maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Education

Engineering qualification (Electrical/Mechanical/Multiskilled)

Job description

Job Title

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location

Chester

Salary

£44,000 – £45,000 + Excellent Progression Opportunities

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off Days & Nights

The Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Chester.

This is a fast-paced production environment where you'll become part of a highly skilled engineering team responsible for ensuring maximum machinery reliability and plant performance.

The business offers an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their career, with plenty of scope to increase earnings after joining, alongside opportunities for further technical development and progression.

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance activities, diagnose faults, minimise downtime, and contribute to continuous improvement projects across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery and site equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and diagnose faults efficiently.
• Conduct both electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to minimise downtime.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and reports.

Sector

Manufacturing / Factory Maintenance

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing, FMCG, processing, distribution, or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding abilities.
• Experience carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance.
• Recognised engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical, Multi-Skilled or equivalent).
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production environment.

Desirable Experience

• PLC fault-finding experience, including working with inputs and outputs.
• Experience working on conveyors, motors, drives, sensors, pumps, pneumatics, and control systems.
• Previous experience within an automated manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £44,000 – £45,000.
• Excellent scope to increase earnings after joining the business.
• 4 on 4 off Days & Nights shift pattern.
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Additional employee benefits package.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.