Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Willoughby Mccormick; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer in Cardiff, UK. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting machinery in a high-volume production facility. Candidates should have NVQ 3 qualifications and experience in electrical or mechanical engineering, as well as strong fault-finding abilities. This position offers a double day shift pattern and the opportunity to contribute to safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Time served Engineer with NVQ 3-level qualifications.
• Solid experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Ability to understand and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Fix breakdowns promptly as part of the engineering team.
• Complete preventative maintenance works orders.
• Attend Daily Engineering meetings to track KPIs.

Skills

General electrical skills

Mechanical engineering skills

Fault-finding abilities

Effective team player

PC literacy (Office 365)

Education

NVQ 3 in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Oxfordshire (Haddenham, Aylesbury)

Shift pattern: double day shift 06:00–14:00 wk1 / 13:45–22:00 wk2

Responsibilities

• First level escalation of breakdowns within the factory; work as part of the shift engineering team to fix breakdowns promptly in line with priorities. Breakdowns include mechanical, electrical and controls.
• Completion of preventative maintenance works orders.
• Attend Daily Engineering meetings and input on safety, quality and operational KPIs where appropriate.
• Cover Senior Shift Engineers in DDS meetings in collaboration with operations and quality teams.
• Record all work in CMMS and ensure correct parts are booked out; execute planned maintenance activities with the Engineering Team Leader; ensure spare parts are available and coordinate with stores as required.
• Report in writing on shift issues and ensure successful handover to the oncoming shift’s Senior Engineer.
• Contractor control with appropriate risk assessments, LOTO procedures and permit procedures as required.
• Ensure PPM schedules and work orders are completed within agreed time frames; close out breakdowns where necessary and advise on parts required.
• After maintenance, ensure equipment is serviceable and ready for production.

Qualifications & Skills

• Time served Engineer – minimum NVQ 3 UK electrical or mechanical (or equivalent).
• Solid experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (preferably in food or consumer products).
• Strong general electrical and/or mechanical engineering skills and fault-finding abilities.
• Awareness of HACCP, PUWER, LOLER and COSHH.
• Effective team player; able to work on own initiative and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• PC literate (Office 365).
• Ability to troubleshoot and fault-find within a production facility; good written and verbal communication; able to communicate with suppliers and internal customers.
• Ability to interpret schematic diagrams; logical thinker and problem solver; energetic, organized and able to plan to a timescale.