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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Simply Recruitment GroupSpeke, Liverpool🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£45k - £50k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Speke, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Posted
6 days ago

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to work on a permanent basis near Speke, Liverpool. Our client is seeking someone with an Electrical Bias. They role is working days - Monday to Friday. Salary is c£45-50,000 per annum plus 23 days' holiday and bank holidays, pension etc Duties for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer/ Electrical Maintenance Engineer: The role will involve a combination of planned maintenance, reactive breakdown response, equipment installation and commissioning, with a strong focus on reducing downtime and maintaining high standards of safety and reliability. The successful engineer will be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment, diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs while also contributing to ongoing preventative maintenance and asset care. About the role

  • Install, commission and maintain a range of mechanical and electrical plant and equipment.
  • Carry out routine inspections, testing and maintenance to ensure machinery remains safe and operational.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns quickly and effectively, with a focus on achieving a first-time fix wherever possible.
  • Complete planned preventative maintenance activities in line with scheduled requirements.
  • Record maintenance activity, breakdowns, plant stoppages and relevant engineering information accurately using the site’s maintenance management system.
  • Identify required replacement parts and raise requests as necessary to support maintenance activities.
  • Provide clear and effective handovers, ensuring outstanding issues and important plant information are communicated between shifts.
  • Work closely with production and other departments to resolve engineering and operational issues.
  • Support emergency response activities when required.
  • Demonstrate flexibility around working hours where necessary to respond to significant plant or operational issues. About the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer/ Electrical Maintenance Engineer:
  • A recognised mechanical and/or electrical engineering qualification, ideally gained through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent recognised training.
  • At least 4 years' experience in a comparable multi-skilled maintenance engineering position.
  • Good practical experience across both mechanical and electrical maintenance.
  • Ability to fault-find effectively and diagnose problems in a production/industrial environment.
  • Additional relevant certifications where required for specific maintenance activities.
  • FLT and/or MEWP licences would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and effective when working under pressure.
  • A proactive approach to maintenance, with a focus on reliability, safety and minimising production downtime.
  • A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards, including the correct use of PPE and adherence to site procedures.
  • Flexibility to support the business during periods of increased operational demand or emergency situations. How to apply for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer/ Electrical Maintenance Engineer: Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW

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