Posted 12 August, 2026
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Haystack Selection Ltd
Aberdare, WLS, GB
Full Time
Job Description
MULTI SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEERAberdare, South Wales|£40,000|Permanent DaysAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an established and successful manufacturing business based in the South Wales area. This is a permanent days-based position offering a salary of £40,000 and a half day on Fridays, ideal for an engineer looking to move away from shifts while still enjoying a varied, hands-on engineering role.The RoleWorking as part of the engineering function, you will provide both electrical and mechanical maintenance support across a busy manufacturing facility.Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery and equipment.Respond to breakdowns and diagnose electrical and mechanical faults.Fault find on motors, sensors, switches, contactors, relays and control systems.Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders and pumps.Complete mechanical repairs involving bearings, motors, gearboxes and drive systems.Maintain production machinery, presses and associated equipment.Carry out electrical fault finding and component replacement.Identify recurring equipment issues and implement improvements to increase reliability.Assist with machinery installations, modifications and upgrades.Carry out routine equipment inspections to identify potential failures before downtime occurs.Support production teams with machinery and equipment issues.Contribute to continuous improvement and equipment reliability projects.Maintain accurate engineering and maintenance records.Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.Machinery & EquipmentHydraulic and mechanical press machinery.Pneumatic and hydraulic systems.Motors, pumps and gearboxes.Electrical control systems.Sensors, switches and control components.Heating and temperature-control equipment.Material-handling equipment.General automated and semi-automated production machinery.What You'll NeedPrevious experience within a Maintenance Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer or similar role.Experience maintaining production or manufacturing machinery.Good electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.Knowledge of motors, pumps, bearings, gearboxes and electrical components.A recognised engineering qualification would be advantageous.A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.The ability to diagnose faults and work independently when required.Engineers from automotive, packaging, FMCG, precision engineering or general manufacturing environments would be well suited to the position.What Happens NextThank you for your interest in this position.Once we receive your application, our recruitment team will review your CV against the requirements of the role.We will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application , whether you have been successful in progressing to the next stage or not.If your experience is a good match, well contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail and talk you through the next stepsTPBN1_UKTJ
