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Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

People Solutions Group Limited
Skelmersdale Contract GBP 51,772 – 51,772
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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Skelmersdale

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our well-established client based in Skelmersdale on a temporary ongoing basis, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. This is a fantastic opportunity offering £26.55 per hour, ongoing work, and the chance to join a progressive manufacturing business.

This role would suit candidates with experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Shift Engineer.

Shifts

  • Week 1: Monday – Thursday: 18:00 – 06:00

  • Week 2:

  • Monday – Wednesday: 06:00 – 18:00 (Thursday off)

  • Friday – Sunday: 18:00 – 06:00

  • Week 3: Thursday – Sunday: 06:00 – 18:00

  • Week 4: OFF
Rates of Pay
  • £26.55 per hour
Benefits

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will receive:

  • Excellent hourly rate of pay

  • Weekly pay

  • Ongoing temporary assignment with the potential for a permanent position

  • Free on-site parking

  • Site canteen

  • Relaxed working environment

  • Overtime opportunities

  • Opportunity to work for a progressive and established company
Day-to-Day Duties

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include:

  • Providing mechanical and electrical maintenance support in line with production requirements

  • Maintaining site services and facilities to minimise downtime

  • Completing planned preventative and reactive maintenance on plant and machinery

  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment

  • Ensuring compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Systems of Work

  • Following isolation and lockout procedures at all times

  • Maintaining equipment in line with preventative maintenance schedules

  • Ensuring maintenance areas are kept clean, organised, and safe

  • Responding promptly to breakdowns and restoring equipment efficiently

  • Working in accordance with all Health and Safety legislation
Essential Skills

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A time-served multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship

  • A recognised electrical qualification

  • An HNC (or equivalent) in a manufacturing or engineering discipline

  • Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

  • A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement
Desirable Experience
  • Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment

  • Available for an immediate start
Training Provided
  • Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment
Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, click apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.

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