Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
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Location: Hull
Salary: £55,000
Hours: Monday - Thursday 11.00pm - 7.00am / Friday - 6.00pm - 11.30pm
Contract: Full-time, permanent
The Opportunity
Our client, a leading manufacturing and packaging facility operating across multiple sites in Hull, is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join their established engineering team.
You'll work across a mix of modern and ageing equipment, using your electrical and mechanical expertise to keep high-speed automated production lines running safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. This role suits a proactive, hands-on engineer capable of working to high standards without close supervision.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide effective breakdown response, repairs and maintenance across machinery, equipment, services and site facilities.
* Carry out electrical and mechanical fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs to minimise downtime and improve OEE.
* Complete planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and create new PPM schedules where needed.
* Install, commission and support new machinery and equipment.
* Read, interpret, and update electrical and mechanical engineering drawings.
* Liaise with the Maintenance Supervisor to prioritise tasks aligned with production demands.
* Log all work using the site system (Shire) and ensure accurate documentation.
* Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and support 6S, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Advise production during breakdowns using strong decision-making and root-cause analysis skills.
* Support external contractors and engage with suppliers when required.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
* Completed apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification.
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
* 16th/17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382).
* Proven multi-skilled engineering experience within a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
* Ability to read and update electrical and mechanical schematics.
* Strong electrical fault-finding & diagnostic competence.
* Experience with PPM, reactive maintenance, and plant repairs.
* Good communication and ability to work effectively under pressure.
Desirable:
* PLC knowledge: Siemens / Allen Bradley (fault finding/interrogation). xsngvjr
* Experience working with TPM, OEE improvement and CI activities.
* HMI/PLC understanding, basic programming adjustments (Desireable)
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