Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Birmingham (site-based)
Salary: £46,000 – £47,000 per annum (DOE)
An established and fast-paced manufacturing business is currently seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. This is a hands-on role within a 24/7 operation, supporting production machinery, site services, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all production machinery and site services remain fully operational. You will work within TPM systems, carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
This role requires flexibility with shift patterns and the ability to work independently when required, including being the sole engineer on site at times.
Key Responsibilities
Reactive breakdown response and fault resolution across production and site equipment
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in line with TPM systems
Electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis and repair, including:
PLCs, inverter drives, HMIs, control circuits
Conveyors, multi-head weighers, check weighers
Flow wrappers, over-wrapping and gas-flush machines
Routine maintenance of plant, machinery, and building services
Accurate maintenance records and documentation
Support health & safety, environmental, and company compliance requirements
Assist with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and site projects
Maintain and operate building services systems including:
Refrigeration, fire alarms and sprinkler systems
Air handling, air conditioning, and BMS systems
Carry out any other reasonable engineering duties as required
Working Environment
Fast-paced manufacturing environment operating 24/7
Chilled and ambient areas
Working at heights when required
Shift work and occasional weekends
On-call cover for night shift may be required
Technical Requirements
Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Background in a food or automotive manufacturing environment (preferred)
Strong electrical fault-finding skills on control and distribution systems
Experience with:
PLC programming and fault-finding
Inverter drives, HMIs, instrumentation, and BMS
Confident working with:
3-phase systems
DC control and safety circuits
Able to read and interpret:
Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
Excellent mechanical skills including fabrication, welding, motor and gearbox repairs, and plumbing
Experience managing TPM systems, statutory compliance, and health & safety processes
Qualifications
Recognised engineering qualification to HNC level or equivalent
IEE 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Desirable (not essential):
MEWP, FLT
IOSH / NEBOSH
Food Safety certification
Personal Attributes
Strong communication skills and team-focused approach
Comfortable working without supervision and making decisions quickly
Proactive, organised, and able to manage workload effectively
Logical approach to fault diagnosis
Computer-literate (Microsoft Office, BMS systems)
Passion for quality and a “Right First Time” mindset
Package & Benefits
£46,000 – £47,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Workplace pension
On-site parking
Shift flexibility required:
06:00 – 14:00
14:00 – 22:00
07:00 – 15:30
On-call cover for nights may be required