Multiskilled Engineer - Electrical Bias

Axon Moore; Warrington; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Excellent pension scheme (5% employee/

Free on-site parking

State-of-the-art manufacturing site

Job summary

Axon Moore recruitment is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias with some mechanical experience beneficial) for a permanent role in Warrington. You will maintain and improve a high-volume automated manufacturing operation, diagnose faults, and implement reliability improvements on electrical and mechanical systems.

The position offers a structured pay progression, a pension scheme, on-site parking, and a modern manufacturing environment with a focus on engineering

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship + ONC (or higher) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Proven post-apprenticeship experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Confident using CMMS and other computer-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on automated machinery.
• Identify and resolve breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and inspection standards.
• Work closely with Production and Quality teams to optimise processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Maintenance skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

CMMS software

Education

Time-served apprenticeship + ONC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Industrial/manufacturing experience after apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias with some mechanical experience beneficial)

37.5 hours per week

IMMEDIATE REQUIREMENT

Location: Warrington (WA5)

Shifts: 06:00-14:15 paid as £25p/h and 22:00-06:15 paid as £27/h plus overtime when required paid at time and a third Monday- Friday and weekends are paid at double time

Salary: £50,700

Holidays: 22 days plus 8 Bank Holidays (Christmas closure)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary with structured pay increases
• 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)
• Free on-site parking
• State-of-the-art, clean, modern manufacturing site
• Long-term career stability with a company that values its people

About the Company

Our client is a market-leading UK manufacturer, trusted for over 40 years and now entering an exciting new growth phase. With a brand-new, high-tech site on the horizon, they’re investing heavily in cutting‑edge automated machinery and continuous improvement.

You’ll be joining a company that genuinely values engineering excellence where quality, innovation, and team longevity are part of the culture. Their product quality and warranty standards are second to none, and engineers here take pride in being part of something built to last.

The Role

You’ll play a key part in maintaining and improving a high-volume automated manufacturing operation. This is a hands‑on, proactive role where you’ll diagnose, repair, and improve electrical and mechanical systems across modern production lines.

Day to day, you will:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on automated machinery
• Identify and resolve breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime
• Ensure compliance with all safety and inspection standards
• Work closely with Production and Quality teams to optimise processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

What We’re Looking For

You’re a practical problem-solver who loves getting to the root cause, not just fixing symptoms. You take pride in precision, enjoy a challenge, and thrive in a fast-moving environment.

Essential experience & qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship + ONC (or higher) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Proven post-apprenticeship experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and maintenance skills
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Confident using CMMS and other computer‑based systems

Personal attributes

• Analytical, systematic thinker with strong attention to detail
• Calm and methodical under pressure
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Flexible, reliable, and motivated to learn

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll work with the latest technology in an environment that’s modern, clean, and well‑organised no "make do and mend" culture.
• You’ll be well rewarded for your skills with clear, structured pay progression.
• You’ll join a company that keeps its people known for long service and genuine investment in staff.
• You’ll have a voice: engineers are encouraged to bring ideas and shape how things are done.