Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Info Resume Edge; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Saudi Arabia is looking for a proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to perform maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment. The successful candidate will ensure maximum equipment uptime, comply with health standards, and work collaboratively with teams. Ideal candidates will have a relevant technical qualification and experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar multi-skilled maintenance role within manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and drawings.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including shifts and call-outs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose faults and repair defective parts promptly.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and record all work completed.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Technical qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

About the job Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and versatile Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure maximum equipment uptime and safe, efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and emergency mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery, utilities, and facilities equipment.
• Diagnose faults, repair, and replace defective parts promptly to minimize downtime.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) according to schedules and record all work completed.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards at all times.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete shift reports as required.
• Work collaboratively with production and operations teams to resolve issues effectively.
• Recommend improvements to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Keep spare parts inventory updated and liaise with suppliers when necessary.
• Participate in training and development to maintain up-to-date skills and certifications.

Requirements:

• Relevant technical qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (e.g., NVQ, HNC, HND, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar multi-skilled maintenance role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (pumps, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics) and electrical systems (motors, control panels, PLCs).
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and drawings.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including shift work and call-outs if required.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working with PLCs and automated production lines.
• 17th/18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (if electrical bias).
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).