Multi Skilled Engineer

Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)  £39-£44,000 Basic DOE  Benefits  Day shifts Monday-Friday  Manufacturing (Industrial)  Manchester  Company An established and growing UK manufacturer with an international customer base is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join its maintenance team. The business operates within a fast-paced production environment and is committed to quality, continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organisation that invests in its people, equipment, and facilities. Role Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out both planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a range of manufacturing machinery, plant equipment, and site services. The role includes electrical fault finding, diagnostics, repairs, installations, and supporting the commissioning of new machinery and equipment.

You will work on a variety of production systems and factory services, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with current legislation and company standards. This is a hands-on position operating within a small maintenance team, providing support across the manufacturing site. Person The successful candidate will be apprentice trained or hold an equivalent qualification, with an NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Installation, or a related discipline.

You will have strong electrical fault-finding skills, experience interpreting schematic drawings, and ideally hold the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (BS 7671). Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is essential, with exposure to textile, paper, or similar process industries being advantageous. A good level of mechanical knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are also required.

To apply for this strong career opportunity please contact Matt Martin at Russell Taylor on  or email Important Information:
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