Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Rotating Shifts

Winsearch; Warrington; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Winsearch in Warrington is seeking a time‑served Multi Skilled Engineer to help fix and maintain plant in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment. The role covers reactive and planned maintenance, safety, and operational support across shifts.

You will manage PPM tasks, operate CMMS, report performance, and work independently or with a team to improve reliability, efficiency and plant safety on site.

Qualifications

• Time‑served engineering apprenticeship with FMCG/manufacturing background.
• NVQ Level 4 or HNC desirable but not essential.
• Experience with electrical control systems, PLCs, automation and fault finding.
• Strong mechanical maintenance skills across process equipment.
• Knowledge of OEE, 5S, Lean, TPM and PPM.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and use initiative.
• Willingness to support site-wide activities and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Fix and maintain equipment; perform reactive and preventive maintenance.
• Carry out ad hoc operational tasks when required.
• Keep colleagues, the Maintenance Manager, and Shift Managers informed through reporting.
• Follow task schedules and manage workload as needed.
• Complete tasks on time, in full, to a high standard.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Operate safely using Dynamic Risk Assessment principles.
• Repair plant and equipment; support development of PPM schedules.
• Complete PPM schedules and planned work orders as required.
• Operate forklift and elevating platforms when needed.
• Support visiting specialist engineers.
• Report root causes and faults to the Maintenance Manager.
• Use CMMS effectively; plan and prioritise workload.
• Manufacture simple spare parts using lathes/milling/welding machinery.
• Identify spares requirements and control usage.

Skills

Electrical control systems

PLCs

Automation

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

TPM

OEE

PPM

Education

NVQ Level 4

HNC

Tools

CMMS

Lathes

Milling machines

Welding equipment

Job description

Winsearch in Warrington is seeking a time‑served Multi Skilled Engineer to help fix and maintain plant in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment. The role covers reactive and planned maintenance, safety, and operational support across shifts.

You will manage PPM tasks, operate CMMS, report performance, and work independently or with a team to improve reliability, efficiency and plant safety on site.