Multi Skilled Engineer

Company: J3a Recruitment
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Location: Barnsley
Job Description:

Junior Multi-Skilled Engineer

Location: Barnsley

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000

Shift Pattern: 07:00 – 15:00 switching to 06:00 – 14:00 & 14:00 – 22:00

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a well-established heavy industrial manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior or apprentice-trained engineer looking to develop their skills within a fast-paced production environment.

You will work alongside experienced maintenance engineers supporting both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of industrial machinery and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
  • Support breakdown repairs and fault finding activities
  • Carry out basic mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks
  • Work on conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics
  • Ensure machinery downtime is minimised
  • Maintain health & safety standards across site
  • Complete maintenance documentation and reports

Candidate Requirements

  • NVQ / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing or industrial maintenance
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work well within a team environment

Desirable Experience

  • Previous manufacturing or industrial experience
  • Exposure to PLCs or automated equipment
  • Mechanical or electrical fault-finding knowledge

What’s On Offer

  • Full training and career development
  • Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
  • Long-term progression within engineering
  • Pension scheme and company benefits
  • Supportive engineering team environment

This role would suit a Junior Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Apprentice Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer looking to build a long-term career within heavy industrial manufacturing.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026