Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing company based in Romsey.

The primary role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will be to perform electrical and mechanical planned and preventative maintenance, installations, repair and project work. Our client will consider different skill levels for this role and any training and development required will be provided for the right candidate.

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs across the site's machinery and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with extruders, vacuum tanks, haul-offs, cutters, coilers, and other downstream systems.
• Diagnosis and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Support equipment set-ups, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects to enhance machine performance and reduce downtime.
• Monitor machine performance and work with production teams to minimise waste and optimise efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records using maintenance logs, including fault tracking and spare parts usage.
• Read and interpret technical documentation, wiring diagrams, pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, and machine manuals.
• Contribute to ongoing root cause analysis, OEE improvements, and reliability engineering initiatives.
• Building maintenance, including lighting, power supplies and basic plumbing.

• Recognised qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Proven experience in maintaining and troubleshooting manual and automated machinery.
• Strong fault‑finding skills, ideally on PLC‑based control systems, motors, sensors, and variable speed drives (VSDs).
• Understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, continuous production environment.
• Familiar with safe working practices and risk assessments.

• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations (if electrical biased).
• Knowledge of LEAN, 5S, TPM, or continuous improvement tools.

• £38,000 - £50,000 (depending on skill level)
• Bonuses paid 1–2 times per year (based on company performance)
• Training opportunities

If you are interested in this excellent Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer opportunity, please apply and we’ll be in touch with further details.