Multi-Skilled Engineer
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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:
o 6:00am - 2:30pm
o 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:
o Conveyors
o Press machinery
o Laundry machinery
o Steam and fluid systems
o 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:
o Low-voltage and 3-phase electrical systems
o Motor starters, inverters, and DC systems
o 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 xxuwjjq 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.