Our client is a large manufacturer, leading the hospitality, healthcare and food manufacturing industries. People are at the heart of the business all the way from material to the retail shelves in major suppliers. They pride themselves on knowledge and dedicate to products of the highest quality.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will provide electrical and mechanical support within a high-volume, automated production environment operating 24/7. The role focuses on rapid breakdown response, planned preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement to ensure plant and equipment run safely, efficiently, and reliably.
You will report to the Engineering Manager and work both independently and as part of a small engineering team on a rotating 12-hour shift pattern (days and nights, including weekends).

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults across plant and production equipment

• Fault find on 3-phase systems, motors, drives, PLC-controlled equipment (I/O level), inverters, sensors, relays and control panels

• Strip, rebuild and repair gearboxes, pumps and mechanical assemblies

• Carry out pneumatic and hydraulic fault finding and component replacement

• Perform planned preventative maintenance in line with schedules

• Respond to reactive breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime

• Interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings

• Accurately record maintenance activities using CMMS

• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensure strict compliance with site safety procedures and isolation standards (LOTO)

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

• Completed apprenticeship (electrical bias preferred)

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment

• Strong multi-skilled fault-finding capability (electrical and mechanical)

• Experience working on automated equipment and PLC-controlled systems

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Good IT skills and exposure to CMMS systems

• A proactive, safety-conscious and team-focused approach

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within high-volume processing or industrial service environments

• Commercial laundry or textile processing experience

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary package

• Pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.