Job Description
Senior Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Waltham Abbey, Essex
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday Day Shift (40 hours per week, with occasional overtime)
Pin Point Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK manufacturer within the chemical and detergent sector. Operating from a modern, purpose-built facility, the business manufactures approximately 60 tonnes of detergent per day, which is subsequently bottled and supplied to wholesalers across the UK, including a wide range of bleach and cleaning products.
Due to continued growth and increasing automation, the company is now seeking aSenior Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer. This is a key, hands-on role with a clear progression path toward Engineering Manager as the engineering team expands.
This position goes beyond day-to-day maintenance. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in improving equipment reliability, analysing machinery performance, and supporting the long-term development of the site.
You will take ownership of production equipment, mentor a Junior Engineer, and contribute to production layout design, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintenance, Diagnostics & Reliability
o Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production and packaging equipment, including mixing vessels, pumps, motors, conveyors, fillers, and bottling lines.
o Analyse equipment performance to identify root causes of breakdowns and inefficiencies.
o Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime.
o Fault-find electrical systems including motors, sensors, relays, contactors, control panels, and VFDs.
o Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
o Safely isolate, test, and reinstate electrical systems in line with UK regulations.
* Automation, Process Improvement & Engineering Analysis
o Identify opportunities to improve machine performance, reliability, safety, and efficiency.
o Understand where machines are underperforming and implement solutions to improve throughput and consistency.
o Support automation of manual or semi-automated processes.
o Carry out basic PLC fault-finding or modifications and liaise with external specialists when required.
o Install and commission instrumentation such as level sensors, flow meters, pressure switches, and safety devices.
* Leadership, Projects & Layout Design
o Provide day-to-day technical support and mentoring to a Junior Engineer.
o Act as a senior technical presence on site with a hands-on approach.
o Support and contribute to factory layout planning, understanding production flow and optimal machine positioning.
o Specify, source, install, and commission new production equipment to increase capacity.
o Work closely with suppliers, contractors, and service engineers on projects and upgrades.
o Progress toward a hands-on Engineering Manager role as the team grows.
* Health, Safety & Compliance
o Work in full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and company policies.
o Follow safe systems of work, risk assessments, and lock-off procedures.
o Support compliance with PUWER and other relevant manufacturing regulations.
o Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others at all times.
* Documentation & Planning
o Accurately record maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and improvements.
o Assist with maintenance planning to reduce disruption to production.
o Manage spare parts and consumables in a cost-effective manner.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Essential
o Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or similar) or strong equivalent experience.
o Significant experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
o Strong mechanical background with solid electrical fault-finding capability.
o Experience working with pumps, motors, control panels, sensors, and production machinery.
o Proven ability to analyse equipment issues and improve machine performance.
o Fabrication skills.
o Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and manage time effectively.
o Good written and spoken English.
* Desirable
o Experience with PLC-controlled machinery (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron, or similar).
o Background in chemical, detergent, liquid processing, or food manufacturing.
o Experience installing and commissioning new machinery.
o Exposure to automation, instrumentation, or process control systems.
Whats on Offer
* Stable, long-term role within a growing manufacturing business
* Clear progression toward a hands-on Engineering Manager position
* Monday to Friday day shift (no nights or shifts)
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Modern facility with strong investment in equipment and people
* Friendly, close-knit working environment
Interested? Apply Now
If youre a senior-level engineer looking for a hands-on role with real influence, autonomy, and a clear route into management, wed love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Pin Point Recruitment to discuss the role in confidence and take the next step in your engineering career.
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