Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
£45,000 £55,000 DOERotating 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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