Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
£45,000 – £55,000 DOE
Rotating 3 Shift Pattern:

* 6am – 2pm

* 2pm – 10pm

* 10pm – 6am Nights

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Leeds (LS9). This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineer who enjoys fault finding, continuous improvement, and working with modern automated production equipment.

You will play a key role in supporting production operations, improving machinery performance, and minimising downtime across the factory.

The Role - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Working as part of an experience engineering team, you will provide both reactive and planned maintenance support across state-of-the-art production and packaging lines. You will be a key technical contact on shift, supporting both engineering and operational teams while driving improvements in reliability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

* Provide reactive maintenance support to production operations

* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and machinery

* Fault finding on:

* PLCs and automated equipment

* Electrical systems and control panels

* Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

* Production and packaging machinery

* Attend breakdowns and minimise downtime across site

* Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics

* Support machinery upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects

* Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment

* Drive continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability

* Maintain accurate maintenance records and plant data

* Work collaboratively with production teams to maximise machine performance

What We’re Looking For - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

* Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer with multi-skilled experience

* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

* 17th/18th Edition desirable

* Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, production, or industrial environments

* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

* Experience working with PLCs and automated equipment

* Ability to read technical drawings and schematics

* Knowledge of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement environments

* Experience with Lean, TPM, or 5S advantageous

* Self-motivated with a proactive and positive attitude

* Full UK driving licence and own transport preferred

What’s on Offer - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary between £45,000 – £55,000 DOE

Rotating 3-shift pattern

Overtime opportunities available

Long-term career development

Modern manufacturing environment

Supportive engineering team

Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art automated equipment

Apply now if you’re a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge within a modern manufacturing environment in Leeds