Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Randstad CPE; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer near Cambridge is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a stable days-only role. The position involves a variety of tasks, including preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and improvements to machinery. Candidates should have a Level 3 Engineering qualification and be skilled in reading schematic drawings. The package includes a salary of £47,000 plus overtime, a pension scheme, and an on-call rota. Join a people-focused team committed to staff development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Holiday allowance that increases with length of service

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering required.
• Strong ability to read both electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver periodic and condition-based PPMs for all electro-mechanical plant equipment.
• Provide 1st-level service and repair, diagnose electrical and mechanical issues.
• Utilize lathes, mills, and welding equipment to fabricate spare parts in-house.
• Partner with Operations to design and deliver machinery improvements.
• Use CMMS systems to maintain accurate maintenance records.

Skills

Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematic drawings

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Understanding of PLC programming logic

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

Lathes and mills

Welding equipment

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Days)

Location: Near Cambridge (CB21 Area) | Salary: £47,000 + Overtime | Shift: Mon - Fri, 08:00 - 17:00

Are you a highly skilled Engineer looking for a stable, days-only role with a leading food manufacturer? We are an established, people-focused business recently recognized for our commitment to staff development. We are looking for two proactive engineers to join our close-knit maintenance team.

The Opportunity

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will be responsible for maintaining a wide array of specialized milling and packing equipment. We are a business that values a "Can-Do" attitude and a collaborative "We Before I" approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Deliver periodic and condition-based PPMs for all electro-mechanical plant equipment.

• Reactive Repair: Provide 1st-level service and repair, diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues promptly to minimize downtime.

• Fabrication: Utilize lathes, mills, and welding equipment to fabricate spare parts in-house.

• Continuous Improvement: Partner with Operations to design and deliver machinery improvements.

• Documentation: Use CMMS systems to maintain accurate maintenance records and manage on-site contractors.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering.

• Technical Skills: Strong ability to read both electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.

• System Knowledge: Familiarity with Motion Control, Hydraulics, and Pneumatic systems.

• Environment: Ability to work comfortably at heights and in confined spaces.

• Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

• Bonus: Understanding of PLC programming logic is a distinct advantage.

Package & Shift

• Salary: £46,000 per annum (inclusive of standby allowance) + Overtime.

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00.

• On-Call: Participation in a 1-in-3 on-call rota.

• Benefits: Pension scheme, free on-site parking, and a holiday allowance that increases with your length of service.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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