Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Search & Select Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £44,500

29 days holiday

Ongoing training & development

Excellent career progression

Supportive engineering team

Stable & growing manufacturing

Job summary

Synergi Search & Select Limited is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a busy Leicester-based manufacturing site. The role welcomes engineers with either mechanical or electrical bias and offers development within a supportive engineering team.

You will perform PPMs, fault-finding, and repairs across mechanical/electrical systems while driving continuous improvement and ensuring safe, compliant operations. Training and progression are highlighted within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or Apprenticeship).
• 3+ years' experience in manufacturing or process environments.
• Mechanical or electrical bias with understanding of the opposite discipline.
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive maintenance and continuous improvement mindset.
• Good communication and teamwork in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform effective fault finding.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Support continuous improvement to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records via CMMS.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime.
• Ensure work is completed safely and per site procedures.
• Assist with small projects, equipment upgrades and site improvements.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Fault finding

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

BTEC

Apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• £44,500 Salary
• 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)
• 29 Days Holiday
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities
• Supportive Engineering Team
• Stable & Growing Manufacturing Business
• Leicester

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer looking to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, training, and long-term career development? We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing facility in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with either a mechanical or electrical bias who is looking to develop their skills within a supportive and forward-thinking engineering team.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of production equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and supporting the operational needs of the site.

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Responding to breakdowns and conducting effective fault finding.
• Diagnosing and repairing both mechanical and electrical faults.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records through a CMMS system.
• Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.
• Assisting with small projects, equipment upgrades, and site improvements.

About You

We are interested in speaking with engineers from manufacturing, FMCG, food, packaging, logistics, recycling, automotive, or other fast-paced production environments.

• A recognised Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or Apprenticeship).
• At least 3 years' experience within a manufacturing or process environment.
• Either a mechanical or electrical bias with a basic understanding of the opposite discipline.
• Experience working with pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Desirable Experience

• FMCG or high-volume manufacturing experience.
• Steam systems, water treatment or utilities knowledge.
• Electrical testing and inspection qualifications.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• IOHS Managing Safely.
• Continuous improvement or project involvement.

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