Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Newbury, Berkshire
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Hours: Mainly weekdays (day shifts) with occasional evenings and weekends
About the Company
Our client is a well-established, fast-paced manufacturer based in Newbury, Berkshire. Operating within a modern, high-volume production environment, they are dedicated to maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and efficiency. As the business continues to grow, they are now looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to strengthen their maintenance team and support ongoing production demands.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to work in a busy manufacturing setting. You will be responsible for both preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repair across a range of automated and fast-moving production machinery.
You’ll play a vital part in keeping machinery performing at its best, reducing downtime, and ensuring that all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently. The role offers a strong mix of both electrical and mechanical engineering, with a slight emphasis on electrical fault-finding and control systems.
Key Responsibilities
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Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery
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Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults quickly and effectively
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Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
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Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime and enhance performance
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Following strict health & safety and quality procedures at all times
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Participating in an on-call rota for occasional evening and weekend support
Skills and Experience Required
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Time-served or qualified Maintenance Engineer (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent in Engineering)
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Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
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Proven experience within a manufacturing, production, or FMCG environment
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Good knowledge of drives, motors, conveyors, and general automation
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Confident working under pressure in a fast-paced production setting
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Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, team-oriented attitude
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
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Opportunity to work with modern machinery and a supportive engineering team
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Training and development to enhance your technical skills
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A secure, long-term position within a growing UK manufacturer
How to Apply
If you’re a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer or Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a rewarding role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Apply now to find out more about joining our client’s expanding engineering team in Newbury