Maintenance engineer

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Sector: Precision Engineering * Manufacturing Heavy Industry

Employment Type: Full-time

Permanent Shifts: 2‑shift rotation - 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00

We are currently recruiting a skilled and proactive Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with both mechanical and electrical experience gained within a heavy industrial environment.

You will support the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring full electrical and mechanical compliance across the site. This is a hands‑on role involving installations, maintenance, fault‑finding and ensuring both planned and reactive maintenance activities are completed efficiently, safely and to a high standard.

The role operates on a 2‑shift rotation:

• 06:00 - 14:00
• 14:00 - 22:00

Responsibilities & Duties

• Work safely at all times in line with company safety standards and procedures, completing full risk assessments before undertaking any task
• Ensure all electrical and mechanical compliance requirements are maintained
• Respond to breakdowns and faults in a timely, logical and effective manner
• Carry out planned, preventive and reactive maintenance activities
• Undertake electrical installation work as required
• Use appropriate systems and data to manage electrical and control systems
• Liaise with and support the management of third‑party contractors
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels across the business

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Recognised apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical maintenance
• Proven mechanical and electrical maintenance experience within a heavy industrial environment
• Knowledge of plant control systems, PLCs and automation (preferred)
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding ability
• Enthusiastic, proactive and computer literate
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.