Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

About the job Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Our client is dedicated to sustainability and is a leading provider in the recycling industry.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the continuous operation, reliability, and efficiency of plant and machinery within a manufacturing environment. This is a multi-skilled role with a 60/40 electrical bias, focused on minimising downtime, supporting production, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across all plant and machinery
• Respond to and resolve electrical and mechanical breakdowns efficiently
• Electrical fault-finding on PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, and control panels
• Perform mechanical maintenance including hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and gearboxes
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new machinery
• Accurately log all maintenance activity within the Asset Management system
• Ensure all work complies with HSE and GMP/GEP standards
• Identify and contribute to improvements that enhance reliability and efficiency
• Collaborate with production teams to minimise operational disruption

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• Strong electrical fault-finding capability
• Solid mechanical maintenance knowledge
• Experience working in a shift-based role
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
• Experience within plastics or recycling environments
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment
• Confident communicator with strong teamwork skills

Benefits Include:

• Competitive starting salary with overtime opportunities
• Structured 6-month salary review
• Annual performance-based salary review
• Shift-based role with on-call rotation
• Opportunity to play a key role in site reliability and improvement initiatives