Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum An established manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team based in Macclesfiled. You'll play a vital role in keeping a busy manufacturing site running safely and efficiently—responding to breakdowns, completing planned maintenance and supporting continuous improvement across the business. Key responsibilities * Respond to machinery breakdowns and minimise production downtime * Complete planned preventative maintenance, statutory checks and site inspections * Prioritise workloads alongside the Engineering Team Leader * Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults quickly and effectively * Complete accurate end-of-shift reports, recording completed work and outstanding issues * Manage contractors on site, including inductions, permits and safe working procedures * Follow all company health, safety and environmental policies * Apply permit-to-work and isolation procedures when required * Support engineering and wider site-improvement projects * Provide additional emergency-hours cover when required About you * Experienced in breakdown maintenance within a manufacturing or production environment * Strong mechanical and electrical engineering skills * Able to fault-find using mechanical and electrical drawings * Good understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems * Computer literate and confident completing digital maintenance reports * Qualified to ONC level in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent * Practical, safety-conscious and able to remain calm under pressure * Comfortable working independently and as part of a skilled engineering team Knowledge of PLC fault-finding, machining, welding or pipe fitting would be an advantage. First Aid training or a forklift/scissor-lift licence would also be desirable, although not essential. What's on offer * Salary of £50,000-£55,000 per annum * Annual bonus * 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays * Healthcare cash plan * Company pension * Learning and development opportunities * Free onsite parking * A varied and technically challenging position * A supportive and highly skilled engineering team * A stable employer that genuinely invests in its people * Real responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to site improvements If you're a skilled, hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in keeping production running, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential conversation with Pickles Recruitment