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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer; Double

Job in Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listing for: Robert Walters
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Double Days)
I'm working exclusively with a highly regarded manufacturer who are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their plant in Blackburn on a double days shift pattern. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically or mechanically biased engineer with strong multi-skilled capability to join a fast-paced production environment where reliability, continuous improvement, and teamwork are key.

Key Responsibilities Reactive Maintenance & Fault Finding Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimise production disruption Diagnose faults across electrical and mechanical systems Implement effective, long-term fixes to prevent repeat issues Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks in line with the PPM system Proactively identify improvements to maintenance plans and asset reliability Continuous Improvement Support initiatives such as TPM, Lean, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Analyse recurring faults and production losses Contribute to improvements in machine performance, efficiency, and output Health, Safety & Compliance Conduct risk assessments before carrying out work Ensure all maintenance is completed safely and equipment is returned in a safe condition Support audits, compliance activities, and close-out of actions Documentation & Communication Complete maintenance logs, work orders, and shift reports accurately Ensure clear handovers between shifts Work closely with production and engineering teams Stores & Asset Management Manage spare parts usage and ensure correct booking procedures Report stock issues and support inventory control Candidate Requirements Qualifications NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Apprentice-trained (desirable) HNC/HND (advantageous but not essential) Experience Proven experience within a manufacturing or factory environment Strong multi-skilled knowledge across electrical and mechanical systems Experience working in a fast-paced production setting Skills Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability Ability to work independently and under pressure Good communication and team collaboration skills Benefits 25 days holiday  8 bank holidays (increasing with service) Bonus scheme (up to 15%) based on company performance Enhanced pension (up to 7% employee / 8% employer) Health cash plan (Health Shield) Life assurance Subsidised canteen  free on-site parking Cycle to work scheme, EAP, and additional employee perks Why Apply?

Stable, well-invested manufacturing environment Strong focus on continuous improvement and engineering excellence Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to develop within a growing business Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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