Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Our client is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their engineering team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of production and site assets, ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a strong electrical and controls bias, combined with competent mechanical maintenance skills, and offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of automated production equipment and site services.

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• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across manufacturing and production equipment.
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• Diagnose and repair electrical, controls, automation, and mechanical faults.
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• Fault find using PLCs, HMIs, electrical testing equipment, instrumentation, and diagnostic tools.
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• Work on motors, drives, sensors, encoders, safety circuits, control systems, and automation equipment.
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• Support machinery upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
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• Carry out mechanical maintenance including bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes, couplings, alignment, and guarding.
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• Complete inspections, testing, calibration checks, and safety verifications.
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• Support site utilities and facilities maintenance including compressors, boilers, chillers, fire systems, and associated infrastructure.
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• Assist with equipment commissioning, installation projects, and machine improvements.
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• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring faults and implement corrective actions.
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• Maintain accurate maintenance records through a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
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• Participate in shift handovers and communicate effectively with production and engineering teams.
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• Strong electrical fault-finding experience gained within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
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• Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems.
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• Understanding of Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar PLC platforms.
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• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
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• Experience diagnosing faults on drives, sensors, encoders, safety circuits, motor control systems, and control panels.
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• Competent using test equipment such as multimeters, insulation testers, and clamp meters.
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• Strong understanding of safe isolation procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permit-to-work systems.
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• Experience maintaining and repairing:\n
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  • Bearings
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  • Belts
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  • Chains
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  • Gearboxes
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  • Shafts
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  • Couplings
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  • Conveyor systems
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  • Pumps
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  • Compressors
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Desirable experience includes:

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• Hydraulics and pneumatics
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• Welding and fabrication
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• Mechanical assembly and alignment
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• Reading mechanical engineering drawings
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The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to:

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• Root cause analysis (RCA)
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• TPM initiatives
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• 5S activities
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• Kaizen projects
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• Maintenance strategy improvements
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• Asset reliability and uptime improvements
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• Preventative maintenance enhancements
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• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures.
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• Follow RAMS, permit systems, and safe isolation procedures.
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• Maintain compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
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• Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the site.
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• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
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• Strong industrial electrical maintenance experience.
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• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
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• PLC training or certification.
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• IOSH qualification.
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• Hydraulics, pneumatics, or instrumentation training.
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• Continental shift pattern.
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• Days and nights.
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• Weekend working included as part of the shift rota.
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• Competitive salary.
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• Company pension scheme.
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• Training and development opportunities.
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• Health and wellbeing support.
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• Career progression opportunities.
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• Cycle-to-work scheme.
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• Gym membership support.
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• On-site parking.
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• Referral bonus scheme.
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• Enhanced company sick pay.
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Please reach out to Saffron Giddings

01296737349

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