Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
£45,000 – £55,000 DOE
Rotating 3 Shift Pattern:
* 6am – 2pm
* 2pm – 10pm
* 10pm – 6am Nights
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Leeds (LS9). This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineer who enjoys fault finding, continuous improvement, and working with modern automated production equipment.
You will play a key role in supporting production operations, improving machinery performance, and minimising downtime across the factory.
The Role - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Working as part of an experience engineering team, you will provide both reactive and planned maintenance support across state-of-the-art production and packaging lines. You will be a key technical contact on shift, supporting both engineering and operational teams while driving improvements in reliability and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
* Provide reactive maintenance support to production operations
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and machinery
* Fault finding on:
* PLCs and automated equipment
* Electrical systems and control panels
* Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
* Production and packaging machinery
* Attend breakdowns and minimise downtime across site
* Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
* Support machinery upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects
* Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment
* Drive continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and plant data
* Work collaboratively with production teams to maximise machine performance
What We’re Looking For - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
* Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer with multi-skilled experience
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
* 17th/18th Edition desirable
* Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, production, or industrial environments
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Experience working with PLCs and automated equipment
* Ability to read technical drawings and schematics
* Knowledge of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement environments
* Experience with Lean, TPM, or 5S advantageous
* Self-motivated with a proactive and positive attitude
* Full UK driving licence and own transport preferred
What’s on Offer - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Salary between £45,000 – £55,000 DOE
Rotating 3-shift pattern
Overtime opportunities available
Long-term career development
Modern manufacturing environment
Supportive engineering team
Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art automated equipment
Apply now if you’re a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge within a modern manufacturing environment in Leeds