Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Mitcham
Department: Engineering/Maintenance
Reports To: Engineering Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and versatile Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias (70%) and complementary mechanical skills (30%) to support the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of our production equipment and plant infrastructure. The role is crucial to ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting production efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Electrical (70%)
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems, including motors, PLCs, control panels, sensors, and circuits.
- Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on electrical equipment.
- Perform fault-finding and troubleshoot complex electrical issues in a timely manner.
- Install, modify, and upgrade electrical systems and components as per specifications.
- Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant regulations (e.g., IEE wiring regulations).
- Work with automation systems and support PLC/HMI programming where applicable.
- Support energy efficiency initiatives and monitoring systems.
Mechanical (30%)
- Support mechanical maintenance tasks including pumps, conveyors, valves, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, bearings, and gearboxes.
- Assist in breakdown repairs of mechanical components and systems.
- Participate in mechanical installations and modifications.
- Conduct mechanical inspections as part of the PPM schedule.
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- Recognized electrical engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a similar multi-skilled engineering role in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills on electrical systems.
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems and willingness to develop further.
- Experience with PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron or similar) and industrial automation.
Desirable:
- 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations certified.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.
- Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
- Mechanical qualification or formal training.
Personal Attributes:
- Problem solver with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and safety-conscious.
- Flexible to work shifts or be on-call, if required.
Working Conditions:
- Predominantly factory/facility floor-based with occasional office-based duties.
- Will be involve with Call-out rota and may involve weekend work.
- Physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working at heights.
Benefits:
- Up to £48000
- Overtime opportunities/ On call opportunity – On call 1 in 4 weeks, paid £70 per week on standby and then if called out you receive a minimum of 4 hours at x2. (extra £6370 per year without getting called out)
- Training and development support
- Pension and healthcare option
- Park onsite