Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
hace 3 días
Leicester
Our client is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their engineering team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of production and site assets, ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires a strong electrical and controls bias, combined with competent mechanical maintenance skills, and offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of automated production equipment and site services. Key Responsibilities • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across manufacturing and production equipment., • Diagnose and repair electrical, controls, automation, and mechanical faults., • Fault find using PLCs, HMIs, electrical testing equipment, instrumentation, and diagnostic tools., • Work on motors, drives, sensors, encoders, safety circuits, control systems, and automation equipment., • Support machinery upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects., • Carry out mechanical maintenance including bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes, couplings, alignment, and guarding., • Complete inspections, testing, calibration checks, and safety verifications., • Support site utilities and facilities maintenance including compressors, boilers, chillers, fire systems, and associated infrastructure., • Assist with equipment commissioning, installation projects, and machine improvements., • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring faults and implement corrective actions., • Maintain accurate maintenance records through a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)., • Participate in shift handovers and communicate effectively with production and engineering teams.Electrical & Controls Experience Required, • Strong electrical fault-finding experience gained within a manufacturing or industrial environment., • Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems., • Understanding of Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar PLC platforms., • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation., • Experience diagnosing faults on drives, sensors, encoders, safety circuits, motor control systems, and control panels., • Competent using test equipment such as multimeters, insulation testers, and clamp meters., • Strong understanding of safe isolation procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permit-to-work systems.Mechanical Experience Required, • Experience maintaining and repairing:, • Bearings, • Belts, • Chains, • Gearboxes, • Shafts, • Couplings, • Conveyor systems, • Pumps, • Compressors Desirable experience includes: • Hydraulics and pneumatics, • Welding and fabrication, • Mechanical assembly and alignment, • Reading mechanical engineering drawingsContinuous Improvement The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to: • Root cause analysis (RCA), • TPM initiatives, • 5S activities, • Kaizen projects, • Maintenance strategy improvements, • Asset reliability and uptime improvements, • Preventative maintenance enhancementsHealth & Safety, • Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures., • Follow RAMS, permit systems, and safe isolation procedures., • Maintain compliance with relevant health and safety legislation., • Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the site.QualificationsEssential, • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline., • Strong industrial electrical maintenance experience.Desirable, • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations., • PLC training or certification., • IOSH qualification., • Hydraulics, pneumatics, or instrumentation training.Working Pattern, • Continental shift pattern., • Days and nights., • Weekend working included as part of the shift rota.Benefits, • Competitive salary., • Company pension scheme., • Training and development opportunities., • Health and wellbeing support., • Career progression opportunities., • Cycle-to-work scheme., • Gym membership support., • On-site parking., • Referral bonus scheme., • Enhanced company sick pay. INDMID Please reach out to Saffron Giddings 01296737349 JBRP1_UKTJ