Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryMacclesfield, Cheshire EastpermanentPosted: 12 August 2026
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Shift Pattern
Week 1: 4 nights — 6:00pm–6:00am
Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday — 6:00am–6:00pm
Week 3: Monday, Tuesday & Friday — 6:00am–6:00pm
Week 4: Monday, Thursday & Friday — 6:00am–6:00pm
Week 5: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday — 6:00am–6:00pm
The Role
An established employee-owned manufacturing business with a strong reputation for innovation, quality and sustainability is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team.
This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for keeping a busy manufacturing site operating safely, reliably and efficiently. You'll respond to breakdowns, carry out planned maintenance and inspections, and contribute to projects and continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns and faults
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance, statutory checks and inspections
* Prioritise maintenance activities to minimise downtime and support production requirements
* Complete accurate end-of-shift reports and communicate outstanding issues to the incoming team
* Manage contractors on site, including inductions, permits and safe systems of work
* Work in line with health, safety and environmental procedures, including permit-to-work and isolation systems
* Support engineering, improvement and wider site projects
* Provide additional support during emergency breakdown situations when required
About You
You'll ideally have:
* Strong experience in multi-skilled maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment
* Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
* The ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
* Sound knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
* Good computer skills and confidence using digital maintenance/reporting systems
* ONC level qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification
* PLC fault-finding experience would be advantageous
* Additional skills in machining, welding or pipe fitting would be beneficial
* First Aid, forklift or scissor lift qualifications would be desirable
What’s on Offer
* £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
* Annual employee bonus
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
* Healthcare cash plan
* Company pension
* Employee ownership benefits
* Learning and development opportunities
* Free onsite parking
* A varied and technically challenging position
* Supportive and experienced engineering team
* Genuine opportunities to develop your skills and career
Interested?
If you're a skilled maintenance engineer who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to take your next step
Shift Pattern
Week 1: 4 nights — 6:00pm–6:00am
Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday — 6:00am–6:00pm
Week 3: Monday, Tuesday & Friday — 6:00am–6:00pm
Week 4: Monday, Thursday & Friday — 6:00am–6:00pm
Week 5: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday — 6:00am–6:00pm
The Role
An established employee-owned manufacturing business with a strong reputation for innovation, quality and sustainability is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team.
This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for keeping a busy manufacturing site operating safely, reliably and efficiently. You'll respond to breakdowns, carry out planned maintenance and inspections, and contribute to projects and continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns and faults
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance, statutory checks and inspections
* Prioritise maintenance activities to minimise downtime and support production requirements
* Complete accurate end-of-shift reports and communicate outstanding issues to the incoming team
* Manage contractors on site, including inductions, permits and safe systems of work
* Work in line with health, safety and environmental procedures, including permit-to-work and isolation systems
* Support engineering, improvement and wider site projects
* Provide additional support during emergency breakdown situations when required
About You
You'll ideally have:
* Strong experience in multi-skilled maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment
* Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
* The ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
* Sound knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
* Good computer skills and confidence using digital maintenance/reporting systems
* ONC level qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification
* PLC fault-finding experience would be advantageous
* Additional skills in machining, welding or pipe fitting would be beneficial
* First Aid, forklift or scissor lift qualifications would be desirable
What’s on Offer
* £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
* Annual employee bonus
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
* Healthcare cash plan
* Company pension
* Employee ownership benefits
* Learning and development opportunities
* Free onsite parking
* A varied and technically challenging position
* Supportive and experienced engineering team
* Genuine opportunities to develop your skills and career
Interested?
If you're a skilled maintenance engineer who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to take your next step