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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Sawston

Job in Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21, England, UK
Listing for: Wagstaff Recruitment
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 53000 - 59000 GBP Yearly GBP 53000.00 59000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Sawston

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

South Cambridgeshire (CB22)

£53,000-£59,000

Days & nights with extended holiday built in

  • Internal and external training provided
  • Real opportunity for progression
  • Fantastic pension scheme
  • Christmas shutdown
  • Share scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Dental + eyecare
  • On-site canteen and allowance
  • Parking + EV charging

This isn’t just another maintenance role, it’s an opportunity to develop your technical skills within a highly specialised manufacturing environment, with real investment in training and clear progression ahead.

Roles/Responsibilities
  • Carry out electrical & mechanical maintenance to maximize plant uptime, including fault finding, repairs amd preventative maintenance
  • Diagnose faults across PLCs, drives and production equipment, implementing effective root cause fixes
  • Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime and keep production running smoothly
  • Support continuous improvement, machine upgrades, and reliability projects across site
  • Work closely with production, contractors and suppliers to maintain safety, quality and performance standards
What we’re looking for
  • Time-served maintenance engineer with a recognised Level 3 qualification (NVQ/HNC or equivalent) in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering
  • Strong electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Confident fault finding on electrical systems, with working knowledge of PLCs and industrial drives
  • Able to work independently, prioritise workload, and respond effectively to breakdown situations
  • Proactive, safety-conscious approach with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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