Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £59,306.05 + per annum
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts (42 hours per week)
Positions Available: Multiple

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a large, modern, highly automated manufacturing site undergoing continued investment and growth. This is a technically engaging role offering excellent long-term progression, industry-leading training, and outstanding benefits
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You will work within a structured engineering function where development is actively encouraged — including clear examples of engineers progressing into senior leadership roles.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to maximise equipment availability and performance.
• Work safely at all times, following isolation procedures and site safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement using structured problem-solving tools (PDCA, RCA).
• Provide feedback to planners and engineering leadership to improve schedules, spares, and maintenance strategies.
• Complete pre- and post-maintenance quality checks.
• Manage lubrication activities including mapping, execution, and simplification.
• Train and support autonomous maintenance teams on Clean–Inspect–Lubricate routines and fault diagnosis.
• Lead or contribute to root cause analysis investigations.
• Promote and maintain strong 5S standards across the plant.

You will work on a wide range of modern, automated machinery including:

• Conveyors and material handling systems
• Automated processing and packaging equipment
• Drives, motors, and control systems

Typical fault exposure includes:

• Electrical fault-finding
• Motors, drives, and inverters
• Sensors, relays, and control circuits
• Bearings, belts, chains, and gearboxes

• Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (approx. 60/40 electrical/mechanical or vice versa)
• Electrical qualification essential
• NVQ Level 3 or time-served apprenticeship (
  degree-only profiles not considered
  )
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding mindset and willingness to learn
• Motivated, team-focused, and curious to continuously develop

Desirable (not essential):

• 18th Edition
• Apprentice trained background

• Salary circa £55,000 (flat rate)
• Quarterly performance bonus (£325 – £750)
• Outstanding pension – employer contributes up to 10%
• Visa sponsorship available (UK-based candidates only)
• Relocation support available
• Excellent training and development programmes
• Fully provided PPE (uniform and safety footwear, maintained on site)
• Enhanced family leave and long-service rewards
• 24/7 online GP and virtual physiotherapy
• Discounted gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Staff discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Day off on your birthday
• Option to buy or sell holiday
• 24 days annual leave