Multiskilled Maintenance Technician-18 month contract

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in the UK is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias) for an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role involves ensuring smooth operation and maintenance of equipment while adhering to safety standards. Key responsibilities include performing proactive maintenance, diagnosing faults, and collaborating with engineering teams. Interested candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a manufacturing setting. Benefits include a salary of up to £40,000 and health support.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing

Family and Caregiving support

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Strong electrical and instrumentation skills.
• CompEx or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical systems.
• Ensure maintenance records are accurate and audit-ready.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Proactive maintenance

Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Instrumentation

Tools

SAP PM

PLC/SCADA systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Multiskilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias)

This role ensures the smooth operation and maintenance of equipment within the Engineering & Manufacturing department. It involves proactive and reactive maintenance across production and service equipment, and the calibration and maintenance of site instrumentation to meet regulatory and safety standards. The role also requires accurate maintenance and calibration records and collaboration with engineering colleagues to drive efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Employment Details: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Fixed term – 18 month contract.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance across production and service equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Calibrate and maintain site instrumentation to meet regulatory and safety standards.
• Ensure all maintenance and calibration records are accurate and audit-ready.
• Collaborate with engineering colleagues to drive efficiency and reliability.
• Participate in audits and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical, Instrumentation, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment (chemical, pharma, or similar).
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems, LV switchgear, VSDs, and safety systems.
• Understanding of regulatory and statutory engineering requirements.
• CompEx or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Experience with SAP PM or similar maintenance management systems.

Benefits / Additional Information

• Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum.
• Health and Wellbeing
• Family and Caregiving support
• Training opportunities