Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryWitchford, CambridgeshirepermanentPosted: 3 March 2026
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We are recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced industrial environment. This is a key role within the engineering function, offering long-term stability, strong earning potential, and exposure to a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems.
This Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer position is ideal for someone with a solid background in electrical maintenance who also has good mechanical awareness. As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, and improving production machinery, while supporting continuous improvement and ensuring equipment reliability across a rotating double-days shift pattern.
Main Responsibilities:
* Carry out electrical and mechanical fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on production machinery
* Perform planned and reactive maintenance on industrial and manufacturing equipment
* Install and maintain electrical systems in line with 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations
* Work on LV systems, motor starters, control circuits, and feedback loops
* Use electrical test equipment to diagnose faults across multiple circuits
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures
* Work independently to identify, report, and resolve electro-mechanical issues
* Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety standards and company procedures
Skills / Experience:
* Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment
* Strong electrical background with mechanical engineering knowledge
* 17th or 18th Edition qualification
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings
* Experience with diagnostics, fault-finding, and inspection/testing
* Working knowledge of IEE regulations and NICEIC requirements
* PLC, VFD, automation, or software experience (desirable)
* City & Guilds 2360, 2382, or 2391 qualifications (desirable)
Salary & Working Hours:
Salary: Dependent on experience – starting circa £45,000 per annum
Hours: Rotating Double Days (39 hours per week)
Week 1:
* Monday – Thursday: 06:00 – 14:00
* Friday: 05:00 – 12:00
Week 2:
* Monday – Thursday: 14:00 – 22:00
* Friday: 12:00 – 19:00
Paid breaks (2 x 15 minutes per shift)
Overtime available and required when necessary
Benefits:
* 24 days annual leave plus paid bank holidays (criteria applies)
* Christmas shutdown (3 days taken from entitlement)
* Personal pension plan with 4% employer contribution
* Life assurance at 4x annual salary
* Profit-related bonus scheme
If the position of Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven’t heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
If you have any questions regarding this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role, please don’t hesitate to contact our office on (phone number removed)
We are recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced industrial environment. This is a key role within the engineering function, offering long-term stability, strong earning potential, and exposure to a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems.
This Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer position is ideal for someone with a solid background in electrical maintenance who also has good mechanical awareness. As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, and improving production machinery, while supporting continuous improvement and ensuring equipment reliability across a rotating double-days shift pattern.
Main Responsibilities:
* Carry out electrical and mechanical fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on production machinery
* Perform planned and reactive maintenance on industrial and manufacturing equipment
* Install and maintain electrical systems in line with 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations
* Work on LV systems, motor starters, control circuits, and feedback loops
* Use electrical test equipment to diagnose faults across multiple circuits
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures
* Work independently to identify, report, and resolve electro-mechanical issues
* Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety standards and company procedures
Skills / Experience:
* Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment
* Strong electrical background with mechanical engineering knowledge
* 17th or 18th Edition qualification
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings
* Experience with diagnostics, fault-finding, and inspection/testing
* Working knowledge of IEE regulations and NICEIC requirements
* PLC, VFD, automation, or software experience (desirable)
* City & Guilds 2360, 2382, or 2391 qualifications (desirable)
Salary & Working Hours:
Salary: Dependent on experience – starting circa £45,000 per annum
Hours: Rotating Double Days (39 hours per week)
Week 1:
* Monday – Thursday: 06:00 – 14:00
* Friday: 05:00 – 12:00
Week 2:
* Monday – Thursday: 14:00 – 22:00
* Friday: 12:00 – 19:00
Paid breaks (2 x 15 minutes per shift)
Overtime available and required when necessary
Benefits:
* 24 days annual leave plus paid bank holidays (criteria applies)
* Christmas shutdown (3 days taken from entitlement)
* Personal pension plan with 4% employer contribution
* Life assurance at 4x annual salary
* Profit-related bonus scheme
If the position of Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven’t heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
If you have any questions regarding this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role, please don’t hesitate to contact our office on (phone number removed)