Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Royal Leamington Spa
1 month ago
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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Leamington Spa
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £41,655.12 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week – rotating shifts
Shift Pattern:

Earlies: Monday–Thursday 6:00am–2:00pm, Friday 6:00am–1:00pm
Lates: Monday–Thursday 2:00pm–10:00pm, Friday 1:00pm–8:00pm
Overtime: Weekend overtime is expected
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join our manufacturing site on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Site Facilities and Safety Manager, this role plays a key part in ensuring the reliability, safety, and availability of production equipment and site facilities.

You will work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance (TPM), and continuous improvement activities across a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems. This role is well suited to an engineer who is adaptable, analytical, and able to work effectively within a rotating shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities of the Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Maintain and repair machinery including CNC machines, laser cutters, press brakes, ABB robotic arms, and automated production equipment
Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on PLC-controlled systems, including Siemens and Omron
Support and deliver PPM and TPM activities in line with maintenance schedules
Ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard and is production-ready
Accurately log maintenance activities, breakdowns, and repairs within the maintenance management system
Identify and recommend improvements to enhance safety, quality, machine reliability, and cost efficiency
Maintain effective shift handovers using clear written and digital communication
Support maintenance of site facilities, including compressors, boilers, chillers, fire systems, lighting, and general building services
Support the installation, commissioning, acceptance, or relocation of machinery and processes where required
Comply with all health, safety, and environmental procedures and operating instructions
The Ideal Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Experienced in carrying out both electrical and mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving capability
Experience maintaining CNC machinery, robotics, and automated systems
Knowledge of PLC systems such as Siemens and Omron
Familiar with PPM and TPM methodologies
Able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
Technically confident with IT systems and maintenance reporting tools
Calm, resilient, and effective when working under pressure
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Qualifications & Training (Advantageous)

Time-served apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification
Electrical authorisations or lifting equipment certification (where applicable)

(Please note: formal qualifications are not essential for this role and will be considered an advantage rather than a requirement.)

Health, Safety & Compliance

Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
Stop equipment or systems where there is a risk to people, plant, or the environment
Maintain confidentiality of systems, processes, and data accessed as part of the role
Work in line with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements
Join Us in Supporting Operational Excellence

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing organisation in a hands-on engineering role, offering long-term stability, competitive pay, and the opportunity to work with advanced machinery and automation.

If you are a practical, safety-focused engineer who enjoys problem-solving and keeping production moving, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today for the Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer position— all applications will be treated in the strictest confidence

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