Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Employer: AWD online

Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester, North West England

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time • 36 Hours per week (06:00-13:30/13:30-06:00 Monday to Thursday; 06:00-12:00/12:00-18:00 Friday)

Salary: £45,000 to £47,000 per year

A fantastic opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding expertise to join a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, supporting production equipment and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across machinery, plant and site services.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently.
• Fault find and troubleshoot PLC and HMI‑controlled equipment.
• Complete electrical installations including armoured cable, lighting and power systems.
• Maintain extrusion lines, injection moulding machines and automated assembly cells.
• Identify potential issues and recommend corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Ensure all work meets current legislation and safety standards.
• Support new machinery installations and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues, contributing ideas to improve processes.
• Assist with training and development of apprentices where required.

Candidate Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an electrical or multiskilled discipline.
• Apprentice trained or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Proven experience with PLC and HMI systems.
• Good mechanical knowledge and maintenance experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to identify faults and implement effective solutions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable

• HNC or HND qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) knowledge.
• Experience with injection moulding, presses, conveyors or assembly machinery.
• Experience in single and three‑phase installations.
• IPAF certification.

Benefits

• Auto‑enrolled into Stakeholder Pension Scheme (Company contributes 4%).
• 28 days holiday (including statutory), rising by one day after one completed year of service.
• Life Assurance covering your annual salary.
• Subsidised canteen providing freshly cooked meals and sandwiches every day.
• Free car parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal guidance, medical advice).
• Mental Health First Aiders available to provide support and guidance.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Staff discount on products (after probation).
• Free Flu Jab voucher every Autumn.
• Christmas Savings Scheme.
• NHS Health Checks.

Closing Date

28/05/2026

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