Job Description
We’re looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team, playing a critical role in maintaining and improving the performance of our manufacturing operations.
You’ll be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of woodworking, packaging, and painting machinery, helping to maximise reliability, minimise downtime, and drive continuous improvement.
The Role
* Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery and site services
* Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults to reduce disruption to production
* Support installation, commissioning, modification, and improvement of machinery and equipment
* Conduct routine inspections, testing, and calibration of equipment
* Maintain accurate records using the CMMS system
* Assist with procurement of spare parts and engineering consumables
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting and implementing upgrades
* Ensure compliance with health & safety and electrical regulations
* Support contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams when required
What we're looking for
Essential:
* Completed electrical or multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (e.g. ONC/OND or above)
* Proven experience in a manufacturing environment
* Strong fault-finding skills on CNC and automated machinery
* Good understanding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
* Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving and communication skills
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
* IT literate (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Willingness to work at heights and undertake physically demanding tasks
Desirable:
* Experience with Homag woodworking and Cefla painting machinery
* Fabrication or machining experience
* MEWP certification (or willingness to train
Working Pattern
* Shift-based role with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and call-outs
* Participation in a rotational on-call system
Why join us?
* Be part of a collaborative, skilled engineering team
* Opportunities for training and development
* Play a key role in improving operational efficiency and innovation
* Work in a varied manufacturing environment with hands-on technical challenges
What we offer
* Competitive salary
* Annual leave: 25 days rising to 31 (plus bank holidays)
* Enhanced sick pay (linked to service)
* Company pension with matched contributions
* Life assurance (up to 4x salary)
* Access to health & wellbeing support including EAP and digital GP services
* Flexible working options and holiday buy-back scheme
* Cycle to work scheme and high street discounts
* On-site parking
* Employee referral bonus scheme
* Exclusive staff purchase discounts