Multi skilled Engineer

Multi-Skilled Engineer
Location: Middleton, Greater Manchester
Salary: £44,000
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
My client, a well-established manufacturing company, is looking to recruit a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their on-site engineering team. This is a great opportunity to work within a fast-paced production environment, supporting operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
You will report directly to the Engineering Team Leader and Engineering Manager, playing a key role in maintaining and improving plant performance.
Working Hours

• Rotating shifts:
  • 6:00am - 2:30pm
  • 1:30pm - 10:00pm
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break daily
• On-call rota required (10:00pm - 1:00am when on late shift)

Key Responsibilities

• Fault finding and repair of both on-line breakdowns and off-line equipment
• Carry out timely repairs to plant and machinery, escalating issues where necessary
• Conduct daily inspections (guarding, air, steam, water leaks) and complete repairs
• Perform weekly environmental inspections and testing
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance across:
  • Conveyors
  • Press machinery
  • Laundry machinery
  • Steam and fluid systems
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics
• Support continuous improvement through modifications and efficiency upgrades
• Install and relocate machinery, including power and utility connections
• Carry out general mechanical fitting duties (bearings, belts, couplings, etc.)

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience working with:
  • Low-voltage and 3-phase electrical systems
  • Motor starters, inverters, and DC systems
  • PLC fault finding (ideally Allen Bradley and Siemens S7/Logo)
• Electrical qualification (ONC / City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent)
• Must hold 18th Edition certification
• Experience with steam, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Strong fault-finding capability across electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals

Desirable:

• Inspect & Test qualification
• Welding and pipework experience
• Basic machining skills
• PCB fault finding and repair
• Experience with AC/DC drives and inverter controls

About You

• Minimum 5 years'' experience in a manufacturing environment
• Background in FMCG, paper, or textile industries would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance techniques
• Able to work safely with electrical and mechanical isolation procedures
• High standards of housekeeping and organisation
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset with the ability to work under pressure
• Flexible and willing to support out-of-hours requirements when needed

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business offering long-term career prospects.

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