Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer,

Starting salary of £43,600 including shift/al

Starting salary £46,000 if HNC qualified or above

Electrical bias, NO WEEKENDS

Knutsford

About the Company:

Our client is a global leader in the production of high-quality film for the commercial sector. With over 140 years of experience, they have established themselves as a trusted authority. The company continues to expand its product range and prides itself on its expert team, who design, manufacture, and deliver world-class products to a global market.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Shift based Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in both electrical and mechanical engineering, particularly those who enjoy technical challenges and problem-solving.

You will be responsible for maintaining machines, focusing on preventative maintenance and reactive repairs when breakdowns occur. Additionally, you will play a key role in modernising the production environment, working on a mix of older legacy equipment and newer technology.

As a key expert, you will collaborate with project teams, provide technical insights, and contribute to process and system improvements. Previous experience in manufacturing environments (preferably chemical or food production) will offer a solid foundation to ensure machines operate efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct preventative maintenance to minimise machine breakdowns.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform repairs, focusing on root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Provide technical support for project work aimed at modernising equipment.
• Collaborate with a team of skilled engineers and apprentices, sharing knowledge and learning from others.
• Ensure the smooth operation of production lines, keeping machines running efficiently.
• Work in clean room and plant room environments.
• Fault finding on PLCs

What We're Looking For:

• A multi-skilled engineer or experienced electrical maintenance engineer eager to grow and learn.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own shift.
• Ability to fault find on PLCs
• Previous experience in chemical or food manufacturing environments is advantageous.

Shifts:

• Week 1: Mon - Wed | 06:15 - 18:30
• Week 2: Mon - Wed | 13:45 - 02:00
• Week 3: Wed - Fri | 06:15 - 18:30

Benefits:

• Salary of £43,536 (including shift premium)
• 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Buy/sell up to a week of annual leave (we can't sell annual leave)
• Continuous professional development opportunities, supported through higher learning
• Death in service benefit (4x annual salary)
• Discounts on the full product range

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.