Multiskilled Engineer (electrical bias)

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer in the UK is seeking a multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical skills and mechanical knowledge, along with at least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include electrical fault finding, mechanical maintenance, and supporting site upgrades. This role offers a competitive salary and valuable benefits such as private medical insurance and a company pension.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Company pension & life insurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts & referral programme

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Additional leave

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical skills with confidence in fault finding and installations.
• Solid mechanical knowledge, as most of the role will involve mechanical work.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical fault finding and repairs on site.
• Support mechanical maintenance across various equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Deliver planned maintenance and implement reliability improvements.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical maintenance

Team player attitude

Safety-first approach

Education

Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The opportunity

Our client is a leading chemical manufacturer, serving diverse sectors including personal care, healthcare, veterinary, automotive, and more.

They are looking to add to their growing team and need a multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias.

The role

This role is ideal for a multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias who is local to the Wirral and keen to progress in a growing team and work on a profitable site.

Your duties and responsibilities

• Electrical fault finding and repairs (PLCs, motors, drives, sensors, control panels).
• Hands‑on mechanical maintenance – conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, bearings.
• Carry out and support site upgrades, modifications, and new electrical installations.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to keep production moving.
• Deliver planned maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Support projects like equipment installs, upgrades, and commissioning.

Qualifications and experience

• Time‑served or Level 3 qualified in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong electrical skills – confident with fault finding, repairs, and installations.
• Solid mechanical knowledge; most of the role will be mechanical work.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• A safety‑first approach and a team‑player attitude.

It’s great if you also have the following

• Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles.
• Experience in chemical, food, or other regulated environments (DSEAR/ATEX).
• Familiarity with Lean, CI, or CMMS systems.

You will benefit from the following

• A competitive basic salary.
• Company pension & life insurance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee discounts & referral programme.
• Free parking.
• Health & wellbeing programme.
• Additional leave.
• Shift patterns of 6‑2 pm, 2‑10 pm and an early finish on a Friday (8‑2 pm).

If this sounds like the next step in your career, apply now.

Equal Opportunity

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.