Multiskilled Engineer
4 days ago
Norwich
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer 3 shift Rotation - Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 22:00 22:00 - 06:00 We are seeking a proactive and skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the smooth operation of our highly automated production environment. You will play a key role in responding to equipment breakdowns, delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site. The role involves working on a wide range of automated machinery including conveyors, extruders, palletisers, vacuum packers, form-fill-seal equipment, and wrapping machinery. You will also be responsible for PLC fault finding, electrical installations, and supporting engineering project work. Key Responsibilities Respond quickly and effectively to production breakdowns to minimise downtime Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and corrective maintenance activities Carry out fault finding and diagnostics on PLC-controlled systems Support electrical installations, modifications, and engineering project work Ensure all work is completed in line with Health & Safety standards and site housekeeping requirements • Operate within HSE procedures including:, • Permit to Work systems, • Risk Assessments, • Method Statements, • Safe Systems of Work, • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), • Follow lock-off and isolation procedures at all times to ensure personal and site safety, • Assist with small engineering projects and equipment modifications, • Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance SOPs, • Conduct lubrication schedules and general maintenance activities, • Contribute ideas and recommendations for continuous improvement across the site, • Support plant performance, maintenance compliance, and CMMS planning activities Key Performance Indicators • Plant uptime and performance, • Planned maintenance compliance, • CMMS accuracy and effectiveness, • Continuous improvement participation and delivery, • Achievement of individual performance targets, • Personal development and training goals Skills & Experience Required Essential NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent City & Guilds qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship 17th Edition IEE Regulations qualification Strong multi-skilled engineering background (Electrical & Mechanical) Experience with PLC fault finding and diagnostics Knowledge of servo motor principles Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings Strong fault-finding and logical problem-solving skills Good general workshop and maintenance skills Self-motivated with strong organisational skills Positive, proactive “can-do” attitude Desirable ONC / HNC or equivalent qualification Leadership or supervisory skills Advanced electrical wiring and maintenance experience Inspection, testing, and certification experience Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Knowledge of Continuous Improvement (CI), TPM, and Lean manufacturing techniques