Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryS40, Chesterfield, DerbyshirepermanentPosted: 18 June 2026
Apply NowWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and improving a wide range of production equipment to ensure maximum reliability, efficiency and uptime. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, a proactive approach to preventative maintenance, and a commitment to continuous improvement, safety and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be a team player with the ability to work independently, respond effectively to breakdowns, and contribute to the ongoing development of maintenance processes and junior team members.
Key Attributes
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Time-served Mechanical or Electrical apprenticeship, or equivalent engineering qualification.
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Minimum of 4 years' experience in a Maintenance Technician role, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment.
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Multi-skilled maintenance experience across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
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Ability to make effective decisions under pressure to meet operational deadlines.
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Strong analytical and numerical skills.
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Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Well organised with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Proven fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
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Flexible approach with a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair a wide range of production equipment, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and control systems.
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Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend long-term corrective actions and process improvements.
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Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.
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Record maintenance activities and equipment history within the site's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in accordance with maintenance schedules and recommend improvements where appropriate.
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Maintain accurate spare parts records and support effective inventory management.
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Dismantle, inspect, repair, modify, install and reassemble machinery using technical drawings, manuals and engineering documentation.
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Support equipment installations, commissioning activities and continuous improvement projects.
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Work closely with production and engineering teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
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Contribute to achieving maintenance and production performance targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
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Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with health, safety and environmental procedures.
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Maintain high standards of housekeeping within maintenance and production areas.
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Liaise with other departments to support the efficient operation of the business.
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Participate in relevant technical and safety training to maintain skills and regulatory compliance.
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Support the development and mentoring of apprentices and junior maintenance personnel.
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Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and reliability projects.
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Be flexible to work shift patterns, including nights and weekends, where required.
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Be available to work overtime when necessary to support operational requirements.
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Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as required
Key Attributes
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Time-served Mechanical or Electrical apprenticeship, or equivalent engineering qualification.
*
Minimum of 4 years' experience in a Maintenance Technician role, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment.
*
Multi-skilled maintenance experience across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
*
Ability to make effective decisions under pressure to meet operational deadlines.
*
Strong analytical and numerical skills.
*
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
*
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
*
Well organised with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
*
Proven fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
*
Flexible approach with a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
*
Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair a wide range of production equipment, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and control systems.
*
Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend long-term corrective actions and process improvements.
*
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.
*
Record maintenance activities and equipment history within the site's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
*
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in accordance with maintenance schedules and recommend improvements where appropriate.
*
Maintain accurate spare parts records and support effective inventory management.
*
Dismantle, inspect, repair, modify, install and reassemble machinery using technical drawings, manuals and engineering documentation.
*
Support equipment installations, commissioning activities and continuous improvement projects.
*
Work closely with production and engineering teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
*
Contribute to achieving maintenance and production performance targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
*
Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with health, safety and environmental procedures.
*
Maintain high standards of housekeeping within maintenance and production areas.
*
Liaise with other departments to support the efficient operation of the business.
*
Participate in relevant technical and safety training to maintain skills and regulatory compliance.
*
Support the development and mentoring of apprentices and junior maintenance personnel.
*
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and reliability projects.
*
Be flexible to work shift patterns, including nights and weekends, where required.
*
Be available to work overtime when necessary to support operational requirements.
*
Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as required