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Multi-Skilled Engineer

Dunraven Recruitment LimitedBirmingham, West Midlands🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 20 Sept 2026

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

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Posted
13 hours ago

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

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