Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Chelmsford - £43,000 - £47,000 Afternoon shift (5 out of 7) Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer with solid mechanical and electrical expertise? Looking for a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? We’re supporting our client in their search for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in keeping mission-critical equipment running smoothly. The Opportunity As part of a tight-knit engineering team, you’ll ensure production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. You’ll get involved in planned and reactive maintenance across a wide variety of plant equipment and automation systems, working collaboratively with production teams to minimise downtime. This position will suit someone with a strong fault-finding mindset, confident working across both electrical and mechanical challenges. Key Responsibilities You’ll be working across: A wide variety of equipment such as fully automated conveying equipment, dryers and presses Gearboxes, pumps, drive motors Pneumatic & hydraulic systems Boilers, steam traps, condensate recovery systemsCore duties include: Diagnosing and repairing faults on electro-mechanical and PLC-controlled systems Supporting continuous improvement initiatives Maintaining compliance with Health & Safety processes Collaborating with production teams to reduce downtime Accurately logging maintenance activities and updatesWhat We’re Looking For You’ll ideally bring: Proven experience in mechanical/electrical maintenance within high-volume production (FMCG, food manufacturing, process industries, or similar) Strong fault-finding capability across motors, sensors, inverters, PLCs Confidence working with pneumatics, hydraulics, steam systems, and condensate management Solid knowledge of power transmission — bearings, shafts, couplings, drive assemblies Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs A safety-first approach and strong teamwork skillsQualifications Apprentice-trained or qualified Maintenance Engineer NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Confidence interpreting technical diagrams and control schematics