Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Ely
Salary: £47,000 per annum

We are currently recruiting for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Ely. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically and mechanically skilled engineer looking for a stable role within a fast-paced production environment.

You must live within a commutable distance to Ely and be comfortable working a Perm Nights shift.

The Role

As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving site machinery performance, responding to breakdowns, and carrying out planned preventative maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Fault finding and repair on electrical and mechanical systems

• Maintenance of high-speed production machinery

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdowns

• Electrical work including 3-phase motors, inverters, sensors, and control panels

• Mechanical work including bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics

• PLC fault diagnosis (Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar)

Experience & Skills Required

• Experience in FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environments (preferred)

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills

• Working knowledge of PLC systems for diagnostics

• Experience maintaining die cutters, folder gluers, printers, stackers, or conveyors (advantageous)

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and PLC diagrams

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering

• Relevant qualification: NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / BTEC (or equivalent)

• 18th Edition or equivalent electrical certification (desirable)

Salary & Benefits

• £47,000 per annum

• Permanent Nights (10PM-6AM)