Lead Multiskilled Engineer

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd; Linton (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lead Multiskilled Engineer for a hands-on role at our client site. You will keep plant operations safe, efficient and reliable, handling planned maintenance, reactive breakdowns and fault diagnostics.

Working on a two-week rotating shift pattern (40 hours per week), you will cover early and late weeks, respond to faults, support site services, and drive continuous improvement using CMMS to record work and parts.

Qualifications

• NVQ/City & Guilds/Apprenticeship or equivalent recognised engineering qualification.
• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Solid knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and diagnose faults across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform fault-finding and repairs on a range of production and site equipment.
• Support maintenance of boilers, water systems, cooling systems and fabrication equipment.
• Work with pneumatic and hydraulic systems and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Record maintenance activities and parts used in CMMS.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure safe, efficient site operations.

Skills

Maintenance

Fault-finding

Electrical systems

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

PLC systems

CMMS

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Lead Multiskilled Engineer,hands-on role where you will play a key part in keeping our site running safely, efficiently and reliably. You will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, responding to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.

Working as part of a collaborative Engineering team, you will use your mechanical and electrical skills to maintain a wide range of equipment and site services.

Working Hours

The role operates on a rotating two-week shift pattern, averaging 40 hours per week:

Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm

Week 2: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm

Weekend working: 1 weekend per month as part of the rotating shift pattern.

Flexibility is required to support the needs of the site and ensure effective engineering cover.

Key Responsibilities

As a Multiskilled Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns and equipment faults.

Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues.

Carrying out fault-finding and repairs across a range of production and site equipment.

Supporting the maintenance of site services, including boilers, water systems, cooling systems and fabrication equipment.

Working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Supporting and fault-finding on PLC-controlled equipment.

Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing solutions to improve efficiency, reliability and reduce costs.

Accurately recording maintenance activities, repairs and parts used using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Working closely with colleagues and other departments to ensure smooth and efficient site operations.

Maintaining a safe working environment and following all relevant health and safety procedures.

Supporting engineering projects and other maintenance activities as required.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is practical, reliable and confident working in a fast-paced engineering environment.

You will ideally have:

• Strong experience in a similar engineering or maintenance role.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Strong mechanical engineering skills with a good understanding of electrical systems
• Good working knowledge of:
  • Pneumatics
  • Hydraulics
  • PLC systems

Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance.

Good understanding of e

gineering principles and maintenance practices.

Confidence using computers and maintenance management software/CMMS.

The ability to work independently, manage priorities and respond effectively to breakdowns.

A proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Flexibility to work the required rotating shift pattern, including one weekend per month.

Qualifications

A recognised Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering qualification is required, such as:

• NVQ
• City & Guilds
• Apprenticeship
• Or an equivalent recognised engineering qualification.