Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Apex Recruitment Services; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization in Royal Leamington Spa seeks a proactive Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure machinery reliability and availability within a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include maintaining CNC machines and automated equipment, performing diagnostics on PLC systems, and supporting maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will be experienced in both electrical and mechanical maintenance, able to work independently or as part of a team. Offering competitive pay and opportunities for career development in advanced manufacturing technologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term stability

Advanced machinery exposure

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair CNC machines and production equipment.
• Diagnose faults on PLC-controlled systems.
• Log maintenance activities in the management system.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities

Experience with CNC machinery and robotics

Knowledge of PLC systems

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification

Tools

Maintenance management system

CNC machines

PLC systems (Siemens, Omron)

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Leamington Spa
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: A£41,655.12 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week - rotating shifts

Shift Pattern

• Earlies: Monday-Thursday 6:00am-2:00pm, Friday 6:00am-1:00pm
• Lates: Monday-Thursday 2:00pm-10:00pm, Friday 1:00pm-8:00pm
• Overtime: Weekend overtime is expected

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join our manufacturing site on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Site Facilities and Safety Manager, this role plays a key part in ensuring the reliability, safety, and availability of production equipment and site facilities. You will work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance (TPM), and continuous improvement activities across a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems. This role is well suited to an engineer who is adaptable, analytical, and able to work effectively within a rotating shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities of the Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

• Maintain and repair machinery including CNC machines, laser cutters, press brakes, ABB robotic arms, and automated production equipment
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on PLC-controlled systems, including Siemens and Omron
• Support and deliver PPM and TPM activities in line with maintenance schedules
• Ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard and is production‑ready
• Accurately log maintenance activities, breakdowns, and repairs within the maintenance management system
• Identify and recommend improvements to enhance safety, quality, machine reliability, and cost efficiency
• Maintain effective shift handovers using clear written and digital communication
• Support maintenance of site facilities, including compressors, boilers, chillers, fire systems, lighting, and general building services
• Support the installation, commissioning, acceptance, or relocation of machinery and processes where required
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental procedures and operating instructions

The Ideal Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

• Experienced in carrying out both electrical and mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong fault‑finding, diagnostic, and problem‑solving capability
• Experience maintaining CNC machinery, robotics, and automated systems
• Knowledge of PLC systems such as Siemens and Omron
• Familiar with PPM and TPM methodologies
• Able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
• Technically confident with IT systems and maintenance reporting tools
• Calm, resilient, and effective when working under pressure
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Qualifications & Training (Advantageous)

• Time‑served apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification
• Electrical authorisations or lifting equipment certification (where applicable)

(Please note: formal qualifications are not essential for this role and will be considered an advantage rather than a requirement.)

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
• Stop equipment or systems where there is a risk to people, plant, or the environment
• Maintain confidentiality of systems, processes, and data accessed as part of the role
• Work in line with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements

Join Us in Supporting Operational Excellence

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established manufacturing organisation in a hands‑on engineering role, offering long‑term stability, competitive pay, and the opportunity to work with advanced machinery and automation. If you are a practical, safety‑focused engineer who enjoys problem‑solving and keeping production moving, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for the Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer position – all applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.