Multiskilled Electrical Engineer for Production Uptime

Odin Recruitment Group; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 38,066 - 51,436; Full time

Job summary

Odin Recruitment Group is seeking an Electrically Biased Multiskilled Engineer to join our Engineering & Maintenance department in Wolverhampton. The role focuses on maintaining high-volume production equipment, reducing downtime, and driving efficiency on site.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, interpret electrical schematics, and support installation projects while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical engineering qualification or demonstrable hands-on experience at an equivalent level.
• Proven background in electrical maintenance within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Some working knowledge of PLC systems, including Siemens S7 and Allen-Bradley.
• Multiskilled capability with willingness to support mechanical maintenance activities where required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery to maximise uptime and efficiency.
• Complete maintenance documentation, data recording, and reporting accurately and within required timeframes.
• Perform preventative maintenance and condition-based monitoring activities.
• Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and technical drawings.
• Support installation and upgrade projects, including cabling, containment systems, and electrical infrastructure.
• Work with systems involving pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLC controls.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practice.
• Provide cross-functional support to other maintenance personnel when required.
• Participate in training and development to remain compliant with current legislation and industry standards.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the business.
• Support shift cover, overtime, and call-out requirements as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC knowledge

Multi-skilled maintenance

Fault finding

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical engineering qualification or hands-on experience

Job description

Odin Recruitment Group is seeking an Electrically Biased Multiskilled Engineer to join our Engineering & Maintenance department in Wolverhampton. The role focuses on maintaining high-volume production equipment, reducing downtime, and driving efficiency on site.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, interpret electrical schematics, and support installation projects while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.