Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Birmingham (site-based)
Salary: £46,000 – £47,000 per annum (DOE)

An established and fast-paced manufacturing business is currently seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. This is a hands-on role within a 24/7 operation, supporting production machinery, site services, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all production machinery and site services remain fully operational. You will work within TPM systems, carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
This role requires flexibility with shift patterns and the ability to work independently when required, including being the sole engineer on site at times.

Key Responsibilities

• Reactive breakdown response and fault resolution across production and site equipment
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in line with TPM systems
• Electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis and repair, including:
  • PLCs, inverter drives, HMIs, control circuits
  • Conveyors, multi-head weighers, check weighers
  • Flow wrappers, over-wrapping and gas-flush machines
• Routine maintenance of plant, machinery, and building services
• Accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Support health & safety, environmental, and company compliance requirements
• Assist with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and site projects
• Maintain and operate building services systems including:
  • Refrigeration, fire alarms and sprinkler systems
  • Air handling, air conditioning, and BMS systems
• Carry out any other reasonable engineering duties as required

Working Environment

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment operating 24/7
• Chilled and ambient areas
• Working at heights when required
• Shift work and occasional weekends
• On-call cover for night shift may be required

Technical Requirements

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
• Background in a food or automotive manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills on control and distribution systems
• Experience with:
  • PLC programming and fault-finding
  • Inverter drives, HMIs, instrumentation, and BMS
• Confident working with:
  • 3-phase systems
  • DC control and safety circuits
• Able to read and interpret:
  • Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Excellent mechanical skills including fabrication, welding, motor and gearbox repairs, and plumbing
• Experience managing TPM systems, statutory compliance, and health & safety processes

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification to HNC level or equivalent
• IEE 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Desirable (not essential):
  • MEWP, FLT
  • IOSH / NEBOSH
  • Food Safety certification

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication skills and team-focused approach
• Comfortable working without supervision and making decisions quickly
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage workload effectively
• Logical approach to fault diagnosis
• Computer-literate (Microsoft Office, BMS systems)
• Passion for quality and a “Right First Time” mindset

Package & Benefits

• £46,000 – £47,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• On-site parking
• Shift flexibility required:
  • 06:00 – 14:00
  • 14:00 – 22:00
  • 07:00 – 15:30
  • On-call cover for nights may be required