Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - Hands-on, OEE Focus

Theo James Recruitment; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a permanent position in Washington. The ideal candidate will have a full apprenticeship and significant experience in a high-demand manufacturing industry. Key responsibilities include maintaining equipment, diagnosing faults, and improving processes. You will thrive in a fast-moving environment and contribute to projects effectively. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, holidays, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Pension contribution

Low staff turnover

Sick pay

Long-standing career opportunity

Paid overtime at a competitive rate

Internal and external training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-demand manufacturing industry.
• Self-efficient and hands-on with both reactive and proactive measures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a varied range of equipment ensuring health and safety.
• Diagnose breakdowns and faults to prevent reoccurrences.
• Respond to breakdowns and tasks timely and document accordingly.
• Liaise with other departments to support project development.
• Monitor equipment performance for process improvements.
• Analyze failure modes using diagnosis tools.
• Develop and review preventative maintenance routines.

Skills

Strong fault diagnosis and fault-finding skills on machinery

Ability to think on your feet and work well under pressure

PPM exposure

Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills

Experience working with PLCs

Experience working with circuits and diagrams

Education

Full apprenticeship (Dual Trade)

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a permanent position in Washington. The ideal candidate will have a full apprenticeship and significant experience in a high-demand manufacturing industry. Key responsibilities include maintaining equipment, diagnosing faults, and improving processes. You will thrive in a fast-moving environment and contribute to projects effectively. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, holidays, and training opportunities.