Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Position: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Permanent)
Job Description:

Job Title:

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Low Moor, Bradford

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (overtime available)

Job Description:

We are looking for a genuinely multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our clients team in Low Moor, Bradford. This is a diverse, hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you'll be expected to work across both mechanical and electrical systems.

You’ll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks, supporting continuous production, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance:

Maintain and repair mechanical systems: belts, chains, bearings, pipework, pumps, valves, and filters.
Work on pneumatic and hydraulic systems including solenoids, actuators, rams, and compressors.
Fault-find and repair basic electrical issues, including sensors, switches, fuses, relays, and overloads.
Carry out safe isolation of electrical equipment and support minor electrical installations or modifications.
Understand and work with steam systems, boilers, control valves, and water softening equipment.
Diagnose and resolve faults in automated and computer-controlled machinery.
Support continuous improvement and preventative maintenance initiatives.
Essential

Skills & Experience:

Demonstrable experience in a similar multi-skilled maintenance role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities.
17th / 18th Edition qualified
Confident working safely with 3-phase systems, basic control panels, and low-voltage equipment.
Skilled in using diagnostic tools and interpreting technical documentation.
Comfortable working across a wide range of systems from pneumatics and hydraulics to electrical controls.
Desirable

Skills & Experience:

Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment (understanding inputs/outputs, basic diagnostics).

Experience with steam and compressed air systems.

Experience with continuous improvement or lean manufacturing practices.
Personal Attributes:

Versatile, hands-on, and proactive.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious.
If you're a capable and well-rounded Multi-Skilled Engineer looking to bring your talents to a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you