Multiskilled Engineer

Aspion Drivers; Wirral; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Aspion in Wirral is seeking a highly experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the busy maintenance team. You will maintain, repair, and improve a wide range of mechanical and electrical plant equipment to ensure uptime, safety and efficiency across the site.

The role covers mechanical and electrical maintenance, CMMS record-keeping, root cause analysis, and adherence to health and safety practices. Overtime is available, with a temp-to-perm path through Aspion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in an industrial environment.
• Experience maintaining conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps and electrical panels.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on plant and machinery.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair conveyors, feed hoppers, motors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps and related equipment.
• Diagnose faults and implement repairs to minimise downtime; perform welding and fabrication as required.

Skills

Multi-Skilled Maintenance

Conveyors

Feed hoppers

Electric motors

Gearboxes

Bearings

Pumps

Electrical panels

CMMS

Welding

Technical drawings

Health & Safety

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Welding certification

FLT/MEWP qualifications

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Job Title: Multiskilled Engineer

Location: Wirral

Pay Rate: £21.00

Temp to Perm – 43,680k

Monday to Friday – Days - Overtime

Aspion are seeking an experienced and proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy maintenance team n the Wirral area. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving a wide range of mechanical and electrical plant equipment to ensure maximum operational efficiency, reliability, and safety across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Maintenance

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on plant and machinery.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair conveyors, feed hoppers, motors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Perform alignment, fitting, installation, and replacement of mechanical components.
• Conduct welding and fabrication work as required for repairs and modifications.
• Maintain plant equipment to a high standard in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

Electrical Maintenance

• Fault-find and repair electrical systems and control panels.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on motors, sensors, drives, and control circuits.
• Carry out routine inspections and testing of electrical equipment.

Maintenance Systems & Compliance

• Accurately record maintenance activities using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Complete work orders, inspection reports, and maintenance records in a timely manner.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase plant reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in a processing, recycling, quarrying, or industrial environment.
• Strong experience maintaining and repairing:
• Conveyors
• Feed hoppers
• Electric motors
• Gearboxes
• Bearings
• Pumps and mechanical drive systems
• Electrical control panels
• Experience with plant fitting, machinery installation, and maintenance.
• Competent welding and fabrication skills.
• Experience using CMMS software to manage maintenance activities.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within an industrial environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Maintenance Engineering.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, or equivalent engineering qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable).
• Welding certification (desirable).
• FLT, MEWP, or confined space qualifications (advantageous).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing organisation.

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