Job Description
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Full Time
Milton Keynes
Company: OSCABE
Role overview
OSCABE is recruiting a full-time Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (electrical/mechanical bias) to support a client in Milton Keynes with both planned and reactive maintenance across plant, equipment, and facilities. The role is permanent and primarily site-based with potential overtime and call-out depending on operational needs.
Requirements
Key responsibilities
Deliver planned preventive and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
Diagnose and repair faults to minimise downtime and keep the site running safely and efficiently.
Support installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades.
Update maintenance records and use the site CMMS to log work and parts used.
Work safely always, following risk assessments, permits to work, and site procedures.
Skills and experience
Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing, industrial, or facilities environments.
Strong electrical skills on three-phase systems, motors, drives, and control panels, with solid mechanical skills (bearings, gearboxes, pneumatics, etc.).
Hands-on experience fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery and interrogating PLCs for breakdown diagnosis.
Exposure to SCADA/HMI systems for monitoring, alarms, and basic adjustments.
Good knowledge of safe isolation, lock-out/tag-out, and general engineering safety standards.
Able to work independently and as part of a small engineering team, with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Qualifications
Time-served apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent).
HNC/HND or similar in an engineering discipline desirable but not essential.
Benefits
Work Hours
Full-time, permanent role based in Milton Keynes for an OSCABE client.
Typical pattern: days or rotating shifts (to be confirmed), with overtime and potential call-out.
Competitive salary, plus:
Company pension scheme.
Paid holidays in line with experience and shift pattern.
Training and development to enhance multi-skilled and controls capabilities.
On-site parking and standard workplace benefits (e.g. PPE, tea/coffee; client-specific perks can be added).
If you feel you are a good fit for this role, don’t wait – apply now by sending your CV to araina.asif@oscabe.com .
Requirements
PLC,SCADA and HMI