Multi-skilled shift maintenance engineer

Location: Huntingdon Job type: Permanent | 40 hours per week Salary: Up to £40,000

The role

We are recruiting a Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Huntingdon. This is a business that takes real pride in its craft, invests in its people, and offers genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

The shift maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping the factory running at its best - minimising production downtime and ensuring all equipment operates safely and efficiently. As a Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer, you will be hands-on with fault finding and repair across a range of machinery as well as supporting the delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across the site. This is a role for someone who takes pride in their work, thrives under pressure, and wants to develop their skills in a well-established manufacturing environment.

Main responsibilities

* Fault finding and repair of machines.

* Support the delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across the site

* Work as part of a close-knit shift team to minimise production downtime

* Identify and escalate maintenance issues as appropriate

* Maintain accurate records of all work carried out

Skills/experience

* An electrical or mechanical qualification (City and Guilds, NVQ, HNC or equivalent)

* Practical experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment

* Working knowledge of hydraulics and/or pneumatics

* Welding and/or fabrication skills (desirable)

* A methodical approach to fault finding and problem solving

* Ability to work shifts and adapt to a rotating pattern

* A team player who communicates clearly and takes ownership of their work

Salary & working hours

* Salary: Up to £40,000, dependent on qualifications and experience

* Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern:

* Monday to Friday: 06:30 - 14:30

* Monday to Thursday: 13:30 - 23:30

* Sunday night start (once or twice per month): 22:30 - 06:30

Benefits

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Contributory pension plan

* Free life assurance

* Company sick pay scheme

* Long service rewards

* Free eye examinations

* Free onsite parking

* Company uniform provided

* Genuine career development and progression opportunities

If the position of Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven't heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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