Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping operations running smoothly HellermannTyton is looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our high-performing team and help drive reliability and efficiency at our Manchester facility.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Manchester, M22 4TY

Salary: Competitive

Working Hours: 4 on 4 off (2 days 7am–7pm and 2 nights 7pm–7am)

About Us:

At HellermannTyton, we’re more than just a leading manufacturer - we’re a trusted global partner in cable management, data connectivity, and network infrastructure solutions.

Since 1935, our mission has been to provide innovative solutions for all cable management needs – with customer satisfaction as our priority. Our portfolio includes more than 75,000 items, and we operate 15 world-class manufacturing facilities in 38 countries, employing over 6,000 people.

You will be joining a business with ambitious growth plans, currently undergoing a period of change to enhance our performance and seize every opportunity for greater success. We strive to be elite and are looking for individuals who share this vision.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer – The Role:

As a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer, reporting to the Engineering Manager, you play a crucial role in maintaining efficient operations and ensuring equipment reliability. With expertise in preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, electrical fault finding, and process improvement, you will collaborate with internal teams to minimise downtime and optimise production performance.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform scheduled maintenance tasks on injection moulding machines, auxiliary equipment, and related systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical)

  • Monitor equipment performance, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions to prevent disruptions

  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing faults efficiently

  • Provide regular updates on maintenance activities, breakdowns, and resolutions to the operations team

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth production flow

    Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer – You:

  • Time-served Level 3 apprenticeship in a multi-skilled engineering discipline

  • Demonstrated ability to perform well in a high-pressure environment

  • Experience with electrical fault finding

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

  • Proficiency in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as Shire Pirana

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Experience with injection moulding, robotics (3+6 axis), and automated packaging systems

  • A proactive problem solver

  • Familiarity with safety regulations, lean manufacturing principles, and root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagrams, and RCPS

    Benefits:

  • Enhanced annual leave

  • Enhanced family-friendly leave policies

  • An enhanced sick pay scheme

  • Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support, including access to counselling, an employee assistance programme, mortgage brokering services, and additional resources for you and your family

  • Free on-site car parking

  • Subsidised canteen facilities at our larger locations

    We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List for recruitment agencies and are not currently seeking additional partners. Any CVs submitted speculatively by agencies outside of our PSL will be treated as a gift, and no fees will be payable.

    To submit your CV for this Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer opportunity click ‘Apply’ now

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