Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Shrewsbury
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (6am-6pm & 6pm-6am - rotating days and nights)
Salary: £57,289 per annum + paid overtime at 1.5x + £5,000 Bonus

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Multi‑Skilled Engineering Technician to join a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This is a key position within a multi‑skilled engineering team, responsible for maintaining and improving the performance, reliability, and safety of high‑speed production equipment.

You will work across both mechanical and electrical disciplines, supporting production through effective fault‑finding, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and repair fast‑moving, complex manufacturing equipment to minimise downtime
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and PLC-related faults
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Work on pumps, valves, conveyors, and high‑speed machinery
Apply strong root cause analysis techniques to prevent recurring issues
Collaborate closely with production, quality, and engineering teams
Maintain high standards of health, safety, and compliance

About You

You will be an apprentice-trained engineer with strong experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment. You'll be confident working independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.

Essential Experience &

Skills:

Proven experience in a multi‑skilled engineering role within a fast‑moving manufacturing or logistics environment
Strong mechanical and electrical engineering background
Experience working on high‑speed machinery, pumps, valves, and PLCs
Good working knowledge of filling and process technologies
Excellent problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills
Solid understanding of preventative maintenance techniques
Strong teamwork, communication, and cross‑functional working skills

What's On Offer

Competitive salary of £57,289 per annum
Paid overtime at 1.5x
Stable 4 on / 4 off shift pattern offering improved work‑life balance
Opportunity to work in a technically challenging and rewarding environment
Supportive team culture with opportunities for development

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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