Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Ely; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a packaging manufacturer in Ely. The role requires electrical and mechanical expertise, particularly in fault-finding and maintenance of specific production machinery. Candidates should have an engineering apprenticeship and relevant qualifications. The position involves working a double-day shift pattern totaling 39 hours weekly. Competitive salary ranges from £40,000 to £50,000 per year, with additional benefits available.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical systems knowledge including 3-phase motors and inverters.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and PLC diagrams.
• Experience with breakdown response and maintenance of specific machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Utilize fault-finding skills across multiple systems.
• Conduct regular planned preventive maintenance.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Repair skills

Experience in corrugated packaging

Working knowledge of PLC systems

Competent with planned preventive maintenance

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering

Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / BTEC)

Electrical certification (e.g. 18th Edition)

Job description

Position

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Location

Ely

Salary

£40,000-£50,000 per year

Overview

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer required for a corrugated packaging manufacturer based in Ely. The candidate will need be electrical and mechanically skilled and live within a commutable distance máximos.

Responsibilities & Expected Skills

The successful candidate will be expected to have:

• Experience in corrugated packaging, paper, FMCGолд или high-speed production environments (preferred)
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills across:
• Electrical systems (3-phase motors, inverters, sensors, control panels)
• Mechanical systems (bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics)
• Working knowledge of PLC systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen‑Bradley) for fault diagnosis
• Experience maintaining corrugators, die cutters, folder gluers, printers, stackers, or conveyors (advantageous)
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• Competent with planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and breakdown response

Requirements

• Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering
• Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / BTEC or equivalent)
• Electrical certification (e.g. 18th Edition or equivalent) desirablekere
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and PLC diagrams

Shift Pattern & Working Hours

• Double days, rotating shift pattern: Week 1: Monday‑Thursday 06:00‑14:00, Friday 05:00‑12:00
• Week 2: Monday‑Thursday 14:00‑22:00, Friday 12:00‑19:00
• Work a total of 39 hours a week, paid for 40 hours
• 2 × 15‑minute breaks per shift