Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

JR United Kingdom; Widnes; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Widnes is seeking an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias. The role involves maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment, ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have at least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience and knowledge of electrical systems. This position offers a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off and a salary of £51,600.

Benefits

23 days holiday including bank holidays

Stakeholder pension scheme (up to 8% match)

Life Assurance, Income Protection

Workplace Nursery Scheme

High Street Discount Club

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical/electronic control systems.
• Experience with electrical wiring and motor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Read engineering specifications, drawings, manuals.
• Identify and troubleshoot faults in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical systems.
• Repair machinery using various tools.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Proactive attitude

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Widnes

Client: Winsearch

Location: Widnes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.08.2025

Expiry Date: 20.09.2025

Job Description:

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Widnes

Salary: £51,600

Shifts: 4 on 4 off (Days and Nights)

Join a leading manufacturer in Widnes as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and repair manufacturing equipment, ensuring operational efficiency. Requires mechanical and electrical skills, proactive attitude, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work for Us?

• 4 on 4 off shift pattern with days and nights
• 23 days holiday including bank holidays
• Stakeholder pension scheme (up to 8% match)
• Life Assurance, Income Protection
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• High Street Discount Club
• Employee Assistance Programme

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems
• Read engineering specifications, drawings, manuals
• Identify and troubleshoot faults in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical systems
• Repair machinery using various tools
• Supervise routine maintenance tasks
• Support machine installation and setup
• Ensure safety standards are met
• Generate maintenance reports and analyze downtime trends

Requirements:

• HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years industrial maintenance experience
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical/electronic control systems
• Experience with electrical wiring and motor repairs
• Web handling experience and tension control knowledge (desirable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Apply Now!

If you are an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias, contact Clare Butler at Winsearch UK for more information.

Keywords: Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer

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