Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

£45,000 £55,000 DOE
Rotating 3 Shift Pattern:

• 6am 2pm
• 2pm 10pm
• 10pm 6am Nights

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Leeds (LS9). This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineer who enjoys fault finding, continuous improvement, and working with modern automated production equipment.

You will play a key role in supporting production operations, improving machinery performance, and minimising downtime across the factory.

The Role - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Working as part of an experienceengineering team, you will provide both reactive and planned maintenance support across state-of-the-art production and packaging lines. You will be a key technical contact on shift, supporting both engineering and operational teams while driving improvements in reliability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Provide reactive maintenance support to production operations
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and machinery
• Fault finding on:
  • PLCs and automated equipment
  • Electrical systems and control panels
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Production and packaging machinery
• Attend breakdowns and minimise downtime across site
• Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Support machinery upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Drive continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and plant data
• Work collaboratively with production teams to maximise machine performance

What Were Looking For - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer with multi-skilled experience
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 17th/18th Edition desirable
• Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, production, or industrial environments
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with PLCs and automated equipment
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement environments
• Experience with Lean, TPM, or 5S advantageous
• Self-motivated with a proactive and positive attitude
• Full UK driving licence and own transport preferred

Whats on Offer - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Salary between £45,000 £55,000 DOE
• Rotating 3-shift pattern
• Overtime opportunities available
• Long-term career development
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Supportive engineering team
• Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art automated equipment

Apply now if youre a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge within a modern manufacturing environment in Leeds.

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