Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Advanced Resourcing Ltd; Bilston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure machinery maintenance and compliance at a large manufacturing facility in Bilston. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills along with a proactive attitude for problem-solving. This position offers ample opportunities for personal development, including training in electrical engineering and health and safety compliance. You will work cross-functionally with various teams to minimize downtime and maintain equipment reliability.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training in health and safety

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician/engineer in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electronic systems.
• Knowledge of PUWER and LOLER legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Provide mentorship to fellow maintenance engineers.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (mechanical/electrical)

Job description

Are you a Multiskilled maintenance Engineer looking for a new opportunity ?

Advanced Resourcing are a forward thinking recruitment company matching talent with opportunity across the midlands and Shropshire.

We are recruitng on behalf of our long standing client who are a large manufacturing facility in the area

We are recruitng for a hands-on and ambitious Maintenance Engineer to take ownership of day-to-day machinery maintenance and safety compliance across the facility

This is a key role in ensuring the ongoing performance and legal compliance of the manufacturing equipment. The role offers excellent opportunities for personal development, including training in electrical engineering, health and safety compliance, and further technical qualifications.

Reporting to the Head of SHEQ, the successful candidate will work closely with production, logistics, and quality departments to support cross-functional operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical/electrical fault-finding skills who is ready to take the next step into leadership.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

As a maintenance engineer, you'll need to:

• Carry out routine maintenance, fault-finding, and repair on plant and production equipment.
• Conduct proactive and scheduled PUWER and LOLER compliance checks, ensuring all safety-critical systems are maintained.
• Support the development of a robust planned preventative maintenance (PPM) system.
• Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns and urgent maintenance requests.
• Keep detailed records of work carried out, defects identified, and parts used.
• Work with the production and logistics teams to minimise downtime and maintain equipment availability.
• Liaise with external engineers and suppliers when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance procedures and documentation.
• Assist in accident investigations where maintenance-related issues are involved.
• Provide mentorship to fellow maintenance engineers and contribute to their development

You will normally be expected to work around 39 hours a week. However, it may be necessary to work overtime or unsociable hours, to coordinate the work with technicians and minimise production downtime.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician/engineer within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems, with a proactive attitude to problem-solving.
• Knowledge and practical application of health and safety legislation, particularly PUWER, LOLER, DSEAR, and machinery safety.
• Hands-on approach, with willingness to take ownership of equipment performance and legal maintenance standards.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with production, logistics, and quality teams.
• IT-literate and capable of maintaining digital maintenance records.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (mechanical/electrical) preferred; further training will be provided.

What We Offer:

• Career progression opportunities, including leadership and H&S development.
• Ongoing training in areas such as electrical fault finding, machinery safety, and compliance auditing, with support to achieve relevant Health & Safety qualifications such as NEBOSH.
• Supportive environment with cross-department exposure.
• The opportunity to contribute to a leading British manufacturer committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence.

For more information about this fantastic opportunity or to apply for a potential interveiw please apply via cv library.