Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrically biased)

Aspion; Wirral; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training & development

Varied role

Early finish Fridays

Job summary

Aspion is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias) to join a busy manufacturing operation in Wirral. The role combines electrical fault-finding, repairs and installations with hands-on mechanical maintenance as part of daily duties.

You will act as the site’s electrical specialist, supporting planned maintenance, equipment upgrades and engineering projects while working closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong electrical fault-finding, repair and installation skills.
• Solid mechanical maintenance knowledge; willing to do mechanical work.
• At least five years’ engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Safety-focused and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical fault finding and repairs across PLCs, motors, drives, sensors and control panels.
• Undertake hands-on mechanical maintenance involving conveyors, pumps, pneumatics and bearings.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance and support reliability improvements.
• Assist with site upgrades, modifications and new electrical installations.
• Support installation, commissioning and improvement of production equipment.
• Work with production teams to identify faults and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all work is safe and in line with site procedures.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical maintenance

Safety-focused

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or Level 3 Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Motors

Drives

Conveyors

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrically biased)

Shift Pattern: Rotating Double Days

Week 1: Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm

Week 2: Monday–Thursday, 2:00pm–10:30pm and Friday, 8:00am–2:00pm

Salary: Competitive – shift allowance included

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing operation.

This position would suit an electrically qualified engineer who is confident with fault finding, repairs and electrical installations, but is also comfortable completing predominantly mechanical maintenance as part of their daily role.

You will act as the site’s electrical specialist when issues arise, while also supporting planned maintenance, production breakdowns, equipment upgrades and engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete electrical fault finding and repairs across PLCs, motors, drives, sensors and control panels.
• Undertake hands‑on mechanical maintenance involving conveyors, pumps, pneumatics and bearings.
• Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and support equipment reliability improvements.
• Assist with site upgrades, modifications and new electrical installations.
• Support the installation, commissioning and improvement of production equipment.
• Work closely with production teams to identify faults and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all engineering work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.

About You

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• A time-served apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong electrical fault-finding, repair and installation skills.
• Solid mechanical maintenance knowledge and a willingness to complete predominantly mechanical work.
• At least five years’ engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• A safety-focused and proactive approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance principles.
• Experience within chemical, food or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• An understanding of DSEAR or ATEX regulations.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement or CMMS systems.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with the shift allowance already included.
• Company pension and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A varied engineering role covering breakdowns, planned maintenance, upgrades and installations.
• Rotating double-day shifts with an early finish every Friday.

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