Why this role stands out
This hybrid role offers a competitive day rate and a fantastic opportunity to hone your diagnostic and repair skills across both mechanical and electrical systems within a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you thrive on problem-solving and enjoy a challenge, you'll excel in this position, contributing directly to operational efficiency. Apply today to leverage your multi-skilled expertise and make a tangible impact.
Quick overview
Job description
Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Day Rate: Competitive
Job Type: 3 Months Contract
Key Multi Skilled Engineer Responsibilities:
- Respond to breakdown calls as the first responder on shift
- Diagnose faults across mechanical and electrical/instrumentation systems independently
- Carry out emergency repairs safely under Lead Engineer direction
- Perform fault-finding on PLCs, sensors, drives and control panels
- Carry out mechanical repairs including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps
- Carry out electrical repairs including motors, starters, switchgear and wiring faults
- Safely isolate and reinstate equipment under Permit to Work procedures
- Complete CMMS breakdown work orders with accurate fault descriptions and actions taken
- Provide technical input to Lead Engineer during RCA investigations
- Support production restart and sign off equipment for return to service
- Execute PPM work orders assigned by the Lead Engineer through the CMMS
- Carry out condition monitoring including vibration, thermal imaging and lubrication
- Perform electrical testing including insulation resistance, earth continuity and PAT
- Inspect and maintain control panels, junction boxes and cable runs
Required Multi Skilled Engineer Experience:
Essential Experience:
- Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering experience
- Experience working within FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing
- Strong experience responding to breakdowns and diagnosing equipment faults independently
- Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance
- Strong fault-finding experience across PLCs, sensors, drives and control panels
- Experience with mechanical equipment including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps
- Experience with electrical equipment including motors, starters, switchgear and wiring
- Experience using a CMMS to complete maintenance work orders and update asset records
- Experience working with Permit to Work and safe isolation procedures
Qualifications & Experience:
- City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification (required)
- Mechanical and Electrical/E&I engineering qualification
- Experience with PLC fault-finding and control systems
- Experience with vibration monitoring, thermal imaging and lubrication-based condition monitoring
- Experience with ATEX equipment and hazardous-area inspections
- Experience with RCA and corrective actions
- Experience with 5-Why / Fishbone RCA
- Experience working within a BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing environment
Similar jobs
- CE
Funeral Service CrewRecently posted Auto Apply
Co-op External Career Section · Bristol · Hybrid 🇬🇧
Background ChecksDiversity & InclusionReact+1£13/hr - SF

Multi Skilled EngineerRecently posted
Straight Forward Recruitment · Weeting, Brandon · Hybrid 🇬🇧
Engineering£50k/yr - AR
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
ADE Recruitment · Stockport, Greater Manchester · On-site 🇬🇧
Engineering£45k/yr - C2

Multi-skilled EngineerRecently posted
Catch 22 · London · Hybrid 🇬🇧
Engineering£47k/yr - IR

Maintenance Engineer
Imperium Recruitment Ltd · Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire · Hybrid 🇬🇧
Engineering£58k/yr - SH
Test and Run TechnicianRecently posted
Speedy Hire · City, Belfast · Hybrid 🇬🇧
£29.6k/yr - PI
Field Service Engineer
Principal I Ltd · Horsham, West Sussex · On-site 🇬🇧
EngineeringSalary not listed - RG

Electronic Service & Repair Engineer
Redline Group Ltd · Kings Hill, West Malling · Hybrid 🇬🇧
EngineeringSalary not listed - KU

Mechanical Maintenance Technician - ShiftRecently posted Auto Apply
Knauf UK & Ireland · Sittingbourne · Hybrid 🇬🇧
Microsoft OfficeRoot Cause AnalysisManufacturingSalary not listed - KI

Mechanical Craftsman - Days Auto Apply
Knauf Insulation UK · Cwmbran · On-site 🇬🇧
AssemblyMental HealthSAPSalary not listed - KA

Installation and Service Engineer Auto Apply
KaneHR · Walsall · On-site 🇬🇧
RecruitingAssemblyCustomer Success+4EngineeringSalary not listed - CT

Multiskilled Maintenance EngineerRecently posted
CV TECHNICAL LTD · Birmingham, West Midlands · Hybrid 🇬🇧
Engineering£55.8k/yr
