Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Adecco; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a skilled Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer for a dynamic team in Wigan. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of production equipment while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a City & Guilds certificate in Mechanical Electrical Engineering and experience in fault-finding and maintenance within a production environment, particularly in FMCG. Competitive salary, shift allowances, and regular overtime opportunities available.

Benefits

Competitive salary with shift allowance

Regular overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

Occupational Health Scheme

22 days of paid holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fault-finding, repair, and maintenance of machinery.
• Background in a production environment, ideally within FMCG.
• Ability to read schematic drawings and troubleshoot accurately.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance on all production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair plant, machinery, and equipment faults.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace following good manufacturing practices.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical systems maintenance

Mechanical systems maintenance

Communication

Health and safety practices

Education

City & Guilds certificate or equivalent in Mechanical Electrical Engineering

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Are you a proactive, skilled engineer looking for your next challenge? Our client in Wigan is looking to appoint a Multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic manufacturing team! This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative processes and enhance production efficiency in a fast‑paced environment. If you're passionate about engineering and thrive on solving problems, we want to hear from you.

Purpose of the Role

As a Multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of production equipment and machinery installations. Your expertise will be vital in fault‑finding and repairing breakdowns promptly while introducing process improvements to drive efficiency. Join us in our mission to maximise machine utilisation and reduce cycle times.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance on all production equipment.
• Prioritise and rectify mechanical or electrical issues swiftly.
• Participate actively in planned preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair plant, machinery, and equipment faults.
• Collaborate with external contractors and the production team.
• Conduct checks and inspections of plant and machinery.
• Engage in capital expenditure and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Communicate unscheduled downtime to the Engineering Manager, providing solutions.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace following good manufacturing practices.
• Identify opportunities for production line and machinery improvements.
• Ensure engineering supplies are suitable for ongoing works.
• Gain in‑depth knowledge of site equipment and processes.

What We're Looking For

• An experienced Multi‑skilled Engineer with a City & Guilds certificate (or equivalent) in Mechanical Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in fault‑finding, repair, and maintenance of machinery, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Background in a production environment, ideally within FMCG.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive team‑oriented mindset.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
• Competency in mechanical and electrical engineering with minimal direction.
• Familiarity with PLCs and the ability to diagnose control system faults.
• Ability to read schematic drawings and troubleshoot accurately.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics is essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with a shift allowance.
• Regular overtime opportunities for extra earning potential.
• Pension scheme (after qualifying period).
• Occupational Health Scheme.
• 22 days of paid holidays, plus additional statutory days.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, with rotating shifts from 6am‑2pm & 2pm‑10pm.
• Overtime may be required on Saturdays and Sundays.

Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career? If you have the skills and drive to excel in a collaborative environment, apply now and become a vital part of our team! We can't wait to meet you.

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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