Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

A fantastic opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding expertise to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting production equipment and continuous improvement initiatives.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Multiskilled Maintenance Technician, Service Engineer, Production Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Production Maintenance Technician

SALARY: £45,000 to £47,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Hyde, Greater Manchester, North West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 36 Hours per Week:

06:00-13:30/13:30-06:00 Monday to Thursday

06:00-12:00/12:00-18:00 Friday

(Probationary period - day shift for training purposes: 08:00-17:00 Monday to Friday)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an Electrical bias to join a busy manufacturing site maintaining electrical and mechanical plant and equipment.

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer you will take a hands-on, proactive approach to maintenance, fault finding and repair across a wide range of production machinery and factory services.

Working closely with the Facilities Manager, the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will support planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response and installation projects, ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

This role offers long-term stability within a successful organisation committed to continuous improvement and employee development.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer include:

• Planned Maintenance: Carrying out PPM activities across machinery, plant and site services
• Reactive Repairs: Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults efficiently
• Fault Finding: Troubleshooting issues on PLC and HMI-controlled equipment
• Installation Work: Completing electrical installations including armoured cable, lighting and power systems
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintaining extrusion lines, injection moulding machines and automated assembly cells
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying potential issues and recommending corrective actions
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensuring all work meets current legislation and safety standards
• Technical Support: Supporting new machinery installations and commissioning activities
• Team Collaboration: Working closely with colleagues and contributing ideas to improve processes
• Mentoring Support: Assisting with training and development of apprentices where required

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an electrical or multiskilled discipline
• Apprentice trained or equivalent practical experience
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Proven experience with PLC and HMI systems
• Good mechanical knowledge and maintenance experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to identify faults and implement effective solutions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

DESIRABLE

• HNC or HND qualification
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• Experience with injection moulding, presses, conveyors or assembly machinery
• Experience in single and three-phase installations
• IPAF certification

BENEFITS

• Auto enrolled into our Stakeholder Pension Scheme (Company contributes 4%)
• 28 days holiday (including statutory), rising by one day after one completed year of service
• Life Assurance covering your annual salary.
• Subsidised canteen offering freshly cooked meals and sandwiches every day
• Free car parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling support, legal guidance, and medical advice from qualified nurses, for you and your immediate family
• Mental Health First Aiders available to provide support and guidance
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Staff discount on products (after probation)
• Peer to Peer Recognition Programme
• Free Flu Jab voucher every Autumn.
• Christmas Savings Scheme
• NHS Health Checks

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14660

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