Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (AWDO-P15169)


Company:	AWD online
Salary:	£45,000 to £47,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Greater Manchester, SK14 1HL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Join a stable, successful manufacturer in a hands-on maintenance role, using strong electrical and mechanical skills to keep production equipment running safely and reliably. This opportunity suits an apprentice-trained engineer with PLC/HMI fault-finding capability.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Electrical Technician, Engineering Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Plant Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Technician

Successful candidates can expect a strong benefits package, including a 4% employer pension contribution, life assurance, free parking and a subsidised canteen.

SALARY: £45,000 - £47,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hyde, Greater Manchester, North West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 36 hours per week

06:00-13:30 / 13:30-06:00 Monday to Thursday

06:00-12:00 / 12:00-18:00 Friday

Probationary period hours will be days based, 08:00-17:00, for training purposes

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, expanding operation where engineering reliability matters. The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will support machinery, factory services and new equipment installations.

The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer reports to the Facilities Manager and works across electrical and mechanical maintenance, diagnostics and corrective action while supporting colleagues across the site.

With a focus on continuous improvement, the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will help maintain safe, compliant operations, share practical ideas and assist with apprentice training and mentoring. A three-month probation period applies.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer include:

• Planned and Reactive Maintenance: Carry out planned preventive and reactive maintenance on extrusion lines, injection moulding machines, automated assembly cells, hydraulic presses, conveyors and other site equipment

• Fault Finding and Repairs: Diagnose and repair faults across building services, plant, machinery and other equipment, including PLC/HMI-controlled systems

• Electrical Installation: Complete electrical installation work for new plant, machinery, equipment and services, including armoured cabling, lighting, power, single and three-phase installations and panel wiring

• Equipment Condition Monitoring: Proactively monitor services and machinery, identify potential issues and report defects promptly to the Facilities Manager

• Site Support: Support departments with electrical and mechanical works and the installation of new plant and equipment

• Compliance and Records: Maintain equipment in line with current legislation and health and safety standards, keeping required documentation and records up to date

• Training and Mentoring: Assist with apprentice training, mentoring and maintenance team training needs

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• NVQ Level 3 or above in an electrical or multi-skilled discipline (or equivalent)

• Apprentice trained (or equivalent)

• Good mechanical knowledge and experience

• PLC and HMI experience, including fault finding

• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical practices with good diagnostic and fault-finding skills

• Focused team player able to communicate clearly, contribute ideas and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment

DESIRABLE

• Factory or production environment experience

• HNC or HND

• BS 7671 18th Edition

• IPAF

• Experience with presses, injection moulding and assembly machines, conveyors, single and three-phase installation and panel wiring

BENEFITS

• Auto-enrolment into the Stakeholder Pension Scheme with a 4% employer contribution

• 28 days’ holiday including statutory days, rising by one day after one completed year of service

• Life assurance covering annual salary

• Subsidised canteen offering freshly cooked meals and sandwiches every day

• Free car parking

• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling support, legal guidance and medical advice from qualified nurses for the employee and immediate family

• Mental Health First Aiders providing support and guidance

• Discounted gym membership

• Discounted blinds and shutters following successful completion of the probationary period

• Peer-to-peer recognition programme

• Free flu jab voucher every autumn

• Christmas Savings Scheme

• NHS Health Checks

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P15169

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