Multi-Skilled Engineer; Electrical Bias

Multi‑Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Wigton, Cumbria
Job Type: Full‑Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £49,000 per annum (including shift allowance)

Working Pattern:

• 12‑hour shifts, 3 days per week
• Rotating shift pattern across Monday to Friday
• Night shifts are required approximately once every 4 weeks, and the last shift will always be a Thursday at the latest

Note: Overtime is available, along with quarterly performance bonuses and an annual performance bonus.

We are currently recruiting for a Multi‑Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a well‑established manufacturing business based in Wigton. This is a hands‑on and varied role within the engineering team, focused on maintaining plant equipment, improving processes, and ensuring high levels of operational performance across the site.

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment
• Responding to breakdowns and restoring machinery within set time frames
• Ensuring machinery operates efficiently to meet production targets
• Maintaining detailed maintenance records and updating internal systems
• Escalating ongoing issues affecting downtime or performance
• Supporting continuous improvement and equipment optimisation

• Performing electrical maintenance in line with safety and compliance standards
• Supporting mechanical maintenance tasks where required
• Assisting with the installation, modification, and upgrade of machinery
• Ensuring all work meets regulatory and hazardous area requirements
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship across all engineering activities

• Contributing to projects aimed at improving production efficiency
• Analyzing breakdown and maintenance data to improve reliability
• Supporting modifications to plant and equipment to increase output
• Working collaboratively with the wider engineering and production teams
• Taking part in both team‑based and individual project work

• Engineering qualification (HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent)
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong problem‑solving and fault‑finding skills
• Good understanding of electrical systems and industrial equipment
• Basic mechanical knowledge or willingness to develop these skills
• Hands‑on approach and comfortable working on the tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Proactive and flexible approach to work
• Awareness of health, safety, and compliance standards