Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Rotating across mornings, afternoons, and nights
We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a dynamic and expanding team at a leading advanced manufacturing facility in Telford. This role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of plant equipment and facilities in a high-pressure die casting environment producing medium to large aluminium automotive components.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure all equipment meets availability targets and supports production demand.
* Conduct root cause analysis of major or recurring breakdowns and propose long-term solutions.
* Implement continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate repeat faults.
* Carry out preventative maintenance (PM) and suggest enhancements to PM schedules.
* Support internal departments with technical queries and non-breakdown issues.
* Maintain adherence to all health, safety, and environmental procedures during maintenance activities.
* Drive quality improvements through equipment reliability and performance.
* Apply and promote 5S workplace organisation standards across the site.
* Assist with ad hoc engineering projects as required by the leadership team.
Required Skills & Experience:
Essential:
* Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent.
* Minimum City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in a related discipline.
* Comfortable with multi-skilled tasks (mechanical/electrical).
* Able to fault-find using electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic schematics.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Desirable:
* Qualifications in both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
* HNC/HND in engineering or related discipline.
* Experience in die casting, hydraulic presses, robotics (ABB), Siemens PLCs, CNCs, or furnaces.
* Health & Safety certifications.
* Experience working in a Tier 1 automotive supply environment.
Personal Attributes:
* Confident and proactive with a can do attitude.
* Collaborative and committed team player.
* Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
* Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure environments.
* Willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve.
* Valid UK driving licence.
* Eligible to work in the UK.
Working Environment:
The role involves working in typical industrial conditions with exposure to heat, cold, dust, and noise. Full PPE and Health & Safety training will be provided.
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