Multi Skilled Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Whittlesey, Peterborough
Salary: £48,000 – £55,500 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday – No Weekend Working

We are recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy industrial operation in Whittlesey.

This is a hands‑on engineering position where you will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting and improving a range of heavy‑duty plant and machinery. You will work across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, using your technical expertise to diagnose faults quickly and deliver safe, effective and lasting solutions.

The successful candidate will become a key technical point of contact on site, with responsibility for maintaining plant reliability and supporting continuous improvement.

There are two shift patterns available, both offering Monday‑to‑Friday working with no weekend shifts.

£48,000 per annum

Weekly rotation:

• Early: 05:45–14:15
• Late: 13:45–22:15

£55,000 per annum

• Week 1: 05:45–14:15 – Monday to Friday
• Week 2: 21:45–06:15 – Monday to Friday
• Week 3: 21:45–06:15 – Monday to Friday
• Week 4: 13:45–22:15 – Monday to Friday

The rotation then repeats.

As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on industrial plant and machinery
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and technical documentation
• Operating and controlling plant systems
• Working across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
• Identifying the root cause of faults and implementing effective long‑term solutions
• Supporting plant upgrades, modifications and continuous improvement projects
• Carrying out preventative maintenance to maximise plant availability and reliability
• Responding quickly to breakdowns and minimising production downtime
• Leading and supervising contractors while they are working on site
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping
• Working closely with production and operational teams to ensure the plant runs safely and efficiently

We are looking for an experienced engineer with a strong practical background in industrial maintenance and fault finding.

You will ideally have:

• Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• An electrical qualification with practical electrical maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge
• Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Proven electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills
• The ability to read and understand electrical drawings
• A methodical approach to diagnosing faults and solving problems
• Experience working on industrial plant, machinery or heavy‑duty equipment
• The confidence to work independently and take ownership of engineering issues
• Good communication skills, particularly when working with contractors and other departments

An electrical bias would be advantageous, although candidates with a strong mechanical background and good electrical maintenance experience will also be considered.

This position could suit candidates currently working as:

• Maintenance Engineer
• Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Mechanical Technician
• Electrical Technician
• Plant Engineer
• Plant Fitter
• Heavy Plant Engineer
• Industrial Maintenance Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Site Engineer
• Field Service Engineer
• Utilities Engineer
• Aggregates or Quarry Engineer
• Recycling Plant Engineer
• Automation or Machinery Engineer
• Marine/Nautical Engineer

We are also interested in engineers from broader technical backgrounds who have strong transferable skills…