Company: REED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £17.00 - £19.00 per hour, Inc benefits
Job Description:
Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical)
Hours:Mon–Thurs: 7:00am–4:30pmFri: 7:00am–12:15pm
We’re looking for a versatile, hands-on Multi-Skilled Engineer with strong mechanical and electrical capability and proven experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll help keep high-volume automated equipment running at peak performance through proactive maintenance, rapid fault resolution, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned, reactive, and proactive maintenance on high-speed automated machinery.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems.
- Support installation, commissioning, and optimisation of new equipment.
- Identify root causes, reduce downtime, and drive improvements in machine reliability.
- Work collaboratively with production teams to maintain strong operational performance.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Strong background across mechanical and electrical engineering.
- Proven experience in manufacturing or production environments.
- Effective electrical fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and perform under pressure.
- Experience installing, commissioning, and improving machinery.
- Knowledge of PLC, CNC, and PC-controlled systems is desirable but not essential.
What This Role Offers
- Competitive hourly rate (day shift).
- Modern, automated manufacturing environment with ongoing investment.
- Opportunity to contribute to operational efficiency, uptime, and process optimisation.