Multiskilled Maintenance Technician - PLC & Automation

Synergi Search & Select; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral bonus scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Synergi Search & Select is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support a fast-paced, automated manufacturing environment in the United Kingdom. You will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, and drive continuous improvement to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, an electrical bias apprenticeship, and at least 2 years' experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Completed an engineering apprenticeship (electrical bias preferred).
• At least 2 years' experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong multi-skilled fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Experience with automated production equipment and reading engineering drawings.
• Good IT skills and CMMS experience.
• Excellent communication and safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults across production equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Fault find on PLC-controlled equipment, motors, drives, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, compressors and other production machinery.
• Complete maintenance records accurately using a CMMS.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, following site procedures and engineering standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Engineering drawings

Automated equipment experience

CMMS usage

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship (electrical bias)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Synergi Search & Select is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support a fast-paced, automated manufacturing environment in the United Kingdom. You will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, and drive continuous improvement to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, an electrical bias apprenticeship, and at least 2 years' experience in manufacturing.