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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their engineering team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of production and site assets, ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a strong electrical and controls bias, combined with competent mechanical maintenance skills, and offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of automated production equipment and site services.

Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across manufacturing and production equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical, controls, automation, and mechanical faults.
Fault find using PLCs, HMIs, electrical testing equipment, instrumentation, and diagnostic tools.
Work on motors, drives, sensors, encoders, safety circuits, control systems, and automation equipment.
Support machinery upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
Carry out mechanical maintenance including bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes, couplings, alignment, and guarding.
Complete inspections, testing, calibration checks, and safety verifications.
Support site utilities and facilities maintenance including compressors, boilers, chillers, fire systems, and associated infrastructure.
Assist with equipment commissioning, installation projects, and machine improvements.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring faults and implement corrective actions.
Maintain accurate maintenance records through a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Participate in shift handovers and communicate effectively with production and engineering teams.Electrical & Controls Experience Required
Strong electrical fault-finding experience gained within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems.
Understanding of Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar PLC platforms.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Experience diagnosing faults on drives, sensors, encoders, safety circuits, motor control systems, and control panels.
Competent using test equipment such as multimeters, insulation testers, and clamp meters.
Strong understanding of safe isolation procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permit-to-work systems.Mechanical Experience Required
Experience maintaining and repairing:
Bearings
Belts
Chains
Gearboxes
Shafts
Couplings
Conveyor systems
Pumps
CompressorsDesirable experience includes:

Hydraulics and pneumatics
Welding and fabrication
Mechanical assembly and alignment
Reading mechanical engineering drawingsContinuous ImprovementThe successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to:

Root cause analysis (RCA)
TPM initiatives
5S activities
Kaizen projects
Maintenance strategy improvements
Asset reliability and uptime improvements
Preventative maintenance enhancementsHealth & Safety
Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures.
Follow RAMS, permit systems, and safe isolation procedures.
Maintain compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the site.QualificationsEssential
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
Strong industrial electrical maintenance experience.Desirable
18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
PLC training or certification.
IOSH qualification.
Hydraulics, pneumatics, or instrumentation training.Working Pattern
Continental shift pattern.
Days and nights.
Weekend working included as part of the shift rota.Benefits
Competitive salary.
Company pension scheme.
Training and development opportunities.
Health and wellbeing support.
Career progression opportunities.
Cycle-to-work scheme.
Gym membership support.
On-site parking.
Referral bonus scheme.
Enhanced company sick pay. 

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