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)