Multi-Skilled Reliability Technician – Maintenance

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a hands-on Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician to join the Reliability Team at the Speke manufacturing site. The role focuses on improving asset reliability, reducing repeat failures, minimising downtime and driving sustainable corrective actions across process, packaging, and utilities equipment.

You will diagnose faults, collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering and Maintenance, record actions in CMMS, and promote safe, quality-focused practices while

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial maintenance environment with fault finding and planned maintenance activities.
• Multi-skilled engineering experience with both mechanical and electrical fault finding.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while building effective relationships across multiple teams.
• Ability to analyse repeat equipment failures and support practical, data-led solutions.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operators, engineers, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and automation equipment failures across the manufacturing site.
• Investigate recurring equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Carry out both reactive maintenance and planned reliability activities to maximise equipment availability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Record maintenance activities using the site's CMMS, ensuring accurate failure reporting, corrective actions, and maintenance history are captured.
• Promote safe working practices while ensuring compliance with site quality and engineering standards.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to minimise downtime and improve site performance.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC

Tools

CMMS

PLC-controlled equipment

Vibration analysis tools

Job description

Elanco is seeking a hands-on Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician to join the Reliability Team at the Speke manufacturing site. The role focuses on improving asset reliability, reducing repeat failures, minimising downtime and driving sustainable corrective actions across process, packaging, and utilities equipment.

You will diagnose faults, collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering and Maintenance, record actions in CMMS, and promote safe, quality-focused practices while