Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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.