Multi Skilled Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance EngineerLocation: Whittlesey, PeterboroughSalary: £48,000 – £55,500 per annumJob Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday – No Weekend WorkingThe RoleWe are recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy industrial operation in Whittlesey.This is a hands-on engineering position where you will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting and improving a range of heavy-duty plant and machinery. You will work across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, using your technical expertise to diagnose faults quickly and deliver safe, effective and lasting solutions.The successful candidate will become a key technical point of contact on site, with responsibility for maintaining plant reliability and supporting continuous improvement.There are two shift patterns available, both offering Monday-to-Friday working with no weekend shifts.Shift Pattern 1 – Double Days£48,000 per annumWeekly rotation:
Early: 05:45–14:15Late: 13:45–22:15
Shift Pattern 2 – Four-Week Rotation£55,000 per annum
Week 1: 05:45–14:15 – Monday to FridayWeek 2: 21:45–06:15 – Monday to FridayWeek 3: 21:45–06:15 – Monday to FridayWeek 4: 13:45–22:15 – Monday to Friday
The rotation then repeats.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on industrial plant and machineryDiagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faultsReading and interpreting electrical drawings and technical documentationOperating and controlling plant systemsWorking across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systemsIdentifying the root cause of faults and implementing effective long-term solutionsSupporting plant upgrades, modifications and continuous improvement projectsCarrying out preventative maintenance to maximise plant availability and reliabilityResponding quickly to breakdowns and minimising production downtimeLeading and supervising contractors while they are working on siteMaintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeepingWorking closely with production and operational teams to ensure the plant runs safely and efficiently
About YouWe are looking for an experienced engineer with a strong practical background in industrial maintenance and fault finding.You will ideally have:
Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering or equivalentAn electrical qualification with practical electrical maintenance experienceStrong mechanical engineering knowledgeExperience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systemsProven electrical and mechanical fault-finding skillsThe ability to read and understand electrical drawingsA methodical approach to diagnosing faults and solving problemsExperience working on industrial plant, machinery or heavy-duty equipmentThe confidence to work independently and take ownership of engineering issuesGood communication skills, particularly when working with contractors and other departments
An electrical bias would be advantageous, although candidates with a strong mechanical background and good electrical maintenance experience will also be considered.Relevant ExperienceThis position could suit candidates currently working as:
Maintenance EngineerMulti-Skilled Maintenance EngineerMechanical EngineerElectrical EngineerMechanical TechnicianElectrical TechnicianPlant EngineerPlant FitterHeavy Plant EngineerIndustrial Maintenance EngineerManufacturing EngineerProcess EngineerSite EngineerField Service EngineerUtilities EngineerAggregates or Quarry EngineerRecycling Plant EngineerAutomation or Machinery EngineerMarine/Nautical Engineer
We are also interested in engineers from broader technical backgrounds who have strong transferable skills and are looking to move into a hands-on industrial environment.Why Apply?This is an excellent opportunity to join a permanent engineering team where your technical knowledge and practical skills will be genuinely valued.You will benefit from:
Permanent employmentMonday-to-Friday workingNo weekend workingStructured and predictable shift patternsHands-on work with varied, heavy-duty industrial equipmentOpportunities to troubleshoot, improve and upgrade plantA technically challenging environment where no two faults are necessarily the sameThe opportunity to become a key engineering specialist on site
If you are an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer looking for a permanent position with a strong salary, structured shifts and no weekend working, we would be keen to hear from you.PET1