Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary/Rate:£36k - 42k per year
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Warrington
County:Cheshire
Specialism:Metals & Engineering
Job ref:AL11
Post Date:November 12, 2025
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About the Role

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (50/50 Mechanical & Electrical)

Location: Warrington

Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 (dependent on experience)

Shifts: Day shifts  

 

Ready for a new challenge?

Aspion Search is partnering with a well-established Warrington business to hire a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an even balance of mechanical and electrical capability. You’ll help maximise uptime across highly automated wash and inspection equipment used by leading names in UK logistics and retail.

 

The Business

This company operates in the food industry and offers:

  • Rapidly expanding UK operations with a focus on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
  • Part of an international group, offering long-term stability and career progression
  • Strong safety culture with ongoing investment in training and development
  • Excellent working environment and a collaborative team culture

 

The Role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

You’ll deliver planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns across site machinery, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation.

 

Key Responsibilities of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

  • Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems (approx. 50/50 split)
  • Diagnose and repair faults—from sensors and drives to bearings, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Support root cause analysis and implement sustainable fixes/CI actions
  • Maintain safety, hygiene, and quality standards and accurate maintenance records
  • Collaborate with operations/production and escalate complex issues appropriately

 

About the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

  • Time-served/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (e.g., C&G, ONC)
  • 5+ years in fast-paced, automated environments (FMCG, logistics, manufacturing, automotive, etc.)
  • Confident with both disciplines:
    • Electrical: PLC fault-finding (inputs/outputs), inverters/VSDs, servo motors, control panels, sensors, three-phase
    • Mechanical: conveyors, chains, belts, pumps, bearings, gearboxes, pneumatics/hydraulics
  • Experience with PPM systems/CMMS and solid fault-finding methodology
  • Desirables: HACCP L2/3, IOSH/NEBOSH; basic fabrication/welding skills

 

Right to Work: Applicants must have RTW in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

 

Benefits of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension: 3% employee / 5% employer after 3 months
  • Access to mental health & wellbeing resources
  • On-site wellbeing initiatives and year-round engagement activities
  • Active employee forum to share ideas and drive improvements

 

If this sounds like you, I’d love to speak.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK. No visa sponsorship is available.

 

Apply/Contact:
Adele Lewis — Aspion Search
Mobile: 07856910018 | Office: 0151 209 2050
Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

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