Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a role in Coventry. The engineer will maintain industrial production equipment, ensuring its reliability and efficiency. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3/4 and at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 along with 29 days of holiday and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary of around £45,000

29 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within a manufacturing or process environment
• Confident working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on industrial equipment to minimise downtime
• Fault find and repair mechanical and electrical systems, including pneumatics and hydraulics
• Support continuous improvement projects and contribute to plant efficiency initiatives
• Work closely with production teams to ensure effective communication and coordination
• Ensure all activities comply with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures
• Record maintenance data accurately using the site CMMS system
• Supervise contractors where required and ensure safe working practices at all times

Skills

Multi-skilled across both electrical and mechanical disciplines

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Proficient in reading engineering drawings and schematics

Education

NVQ Level 3/4, BTEC, or equivalent

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Either Bias) - Coventry

Salary: up to £45,000
Shifts: 3-Shift Rotation

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of industrial production equipment on site, ensuring reliability, performance, and efficiency at all times. Working closely with the Senior Engineer and Engineering Manager, you'll identify and deliver engineering solutions that enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.

This role requires a proactive, hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing or process environment and is confident working across both electrical and mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on industrial equipment to minimise downtime.
• Fault find and repair mechanical and electrical systems, including pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Support continuous improvement projects and contribute to plant efficiency initiatives.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Ensure all activities comply with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures.
• Record maintenance data accurately using the site CMMS system.
• Supervise contractors where required and ensure safe working practices at all times.

Skills & Experience Required

• Time-served and qualified Engineer - NVQ Level 3/4, BTEC, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience within a manufacturing or process environment.
• Multi-skilled across both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings and schematics.
• Confident working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

Desirable

• Experience with steam systems, chemical water treatment, or industrial laundry machinery.
• Knowledge of BS7671 wiring regulations, C&G 2391-52 Testing & Inspection.
• IOSH Managing Safely or similar Health & Safety certification.
• Experience with improvement projects, Six Sigma, or Capex initiatives.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of around £45,000
• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme

For more information or to apply, contact:

Anamika Sarkar
Recruitment Consultant - Synergi Recruitment
07488 889722