Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Posted 18/05/2026 by Questech Recruitment Ltd

Location:
Chippenham, Wiltshire

Our client is a successful and well-established manufacturer. They are looking for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Engineer) to join their team.

Competitive salary + Shift allowance (to be discussed on application)

Shift pattern: 3 on 3 off, alternating days and nights, 6:30-18:30, 18:30-6:30, average 42 hours week.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out reactive maintenance and PPM activities in line with any legal compliance.
  • Support days engineering team with PPM’s and planned repairs across the factory when volume of breakdown work allows.
  • Identify and implement proactive improvement opportunities, inclusive of JDI (Just Do It) activities and PPM.
  • Drive continuous improvement across site.
  • To operate in line with all company H&S Standards.
  • Implementation and adherence to safe working practices in accordance with legislation.
  • Complete all administrative tasks on Agility (CMMS) to ensure all activities are captured.
  • Develop new activities where and when required to do so.
  • Have an active involvement with site project work where applicable.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE MAJORITY OF THE BELOW REQUIREMENTS:

  • NVQ Level 3 / Apprentice trained in Engineering
  • Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing / production environment
  • Able to read mechanical, electrical and other drawings associated with complexing manufacturing machinery
  • Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics
  • Knowledge of PLC’s and automated systems
  • Knowledge of electrical systems
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
  • Knowledge of using cranes
  • Working with Injection Moulders and Extrusion equipment (desirable, not essential)
  • Experience of PPM execution on complex manufacturing equipment
  • Experience of working under pressure to resolve complex breakdowns

Similar job titles include: Electrical Engineer / Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Electrician / Mechanical Fitter / M&E Maintenance Engineer / Shift Engineer / Dual Skilled Maintenance Engineer / Engineering Technician / Electrical Engineer / Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer / Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Electrician / Electrical Technician / Shift Engineer / M&E Maintenance Engineering roles / etc.

Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
MSE
Job ID:
224806658

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