Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Little Lever

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Bolton
£40,000 – £50,000 DOE
Shift Pattern: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm Rotating
Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a busy plant/manufacturing environment in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business offering long-term stability, ongoing investment, and opportunities for development.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving plant and production machinery across site, ensuring downtime is minimised and equipment performance is maximised.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong electrical fault-finding skills, the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, and confidence responding to breakdowns in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities - Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and production equipment

* Attend electrical and mechanical breakdowns quickly and efficiently

* Fault finding on motors, drives, sensors, relays, and control systems

* Read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings/schematics

* Work on conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated machinery

* Support continuous improvement and reliability projects

* Assist with machinery upgrades, installations, and modifications

* Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records

* Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures

What We’re Looking For

* Experienced multi-skilled maintenance engineer with an electrical bias

* Happy working within a plant/manufacturing environment

* Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics

* Strong breakdown and fault-finding experience

* NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

* Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, or plant environments

* Basic PLC fault-finding experience advantageous

* Proactive, hands-on attitude

* Able to work both independently and as part of a team

What’s on Offer

* Salary between £40,000 – £50,000 DOE

* Monday–Friday rotating shifts (no weekends)

* Overtime opportunities available

* Stable, long-term opportunity

* Supportive engineering team and working environment

* Career progression opportunities

Apply now if you’re a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge within a busy plant environment in Bolton