Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Ashton-in-Makerfield
Shifts: Rotating (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)
Start Date: Immediate
Job Type: Permanent - Team Expansion
Join a Leading UK Manufacturer!
KPI Recruiting are delighted to support this client, a well-established and innovative manufacturer, in their search for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias).
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing engineering team during an exciting period of investment and improvement across their automated manufacturing facility. If you are a time-served engineer looking for variety, ownership, and long-term development, this role offers exactly that.
The Role
As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in keeping production running efficiently across a wide range of automated machinery. Your responsibilities will include:
Maintaining and repairing machinery across sewing, conversion and high-speed packaging lines
Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation control systems
Working with PLCs, robotics, and servo-driven equipment
Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime
Carrying out planned maintenance and inspections
Supporting continuous improvement, efficiency gains, and quality initiatives
Maintaining high workshop and housekeeping standards
Building strong knowledge of plant, equipment, and on-site processes
You'll report directly to the Engineering Manager, with additional exposure to the Managing Director-ideal for someone who wants visibility and impact.
About You
We're looking for an engineer who brings a hands-on, proactive, and solutions-focused approach. You will have:
Time-served apprenticeship + City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Strong fault-finding experience across mechanical, electrical, and control systems
The ability to go online with PLCs and diagnose issues
Experience in a fast-paced production or FMCG environment
Clear understanding of engineering drawings, schematics, and control systems
Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
A strong commitment to Health & Safety
If you are competent across both mechanical and electrical engineering and enjoy variety, this is a great environment to further your skillset.
Salary & Benefits
£48,000.00 per annum (including shift allowance)
Salary review available depending on experience and performance
Regular overtime available
Enhanced overtime credits (additional 9.57% after 12 months' service)
Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
Occupational Health Scheme
Death in Service benefit
Staff discount on Snuggledown quilts & pillows
22 days holiday + statutory days
Christmas attendance bonus (currently £260 for 2025)
Working Hours
Monday to Friday rotating:
06:00-14:00
14:00-22:00
37.5 hours per week
Paid and unpaid structured break times
Overtime paid at enhanced rates:
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