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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Odin Recruitment Group
Macclesfield · posted 12 August 2026
Salary
£50,000 – £55,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Category
Engineering
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Shift Pattern Week 1: 4 nights — 6:00pm–6:00am Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday — 6:00am–6:00pm Week 3: Monday, Tuesday & Friday — 6:00am–6:00pm Week 4: Monday, Thursday & Friday — 6:00am–6:00pm Week 5: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday — 6:00am–6:00pm The Role An established employee-owned manufacturing business with a strong reputation for innovation, quality and sustainability is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for keeping a busy manufacturing site operating safely, reliably and efficiently. You'll respond to breakdowns, carry out planned maintenance and inspections, and contribute to projects and continuous improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities * Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns and faults * Carry out planned preventative maintenance, statutory checks and inspections * Prioritise maintenance activities to minimise downtime and support production requirements * Complete accurate end-of-shift reports and communicate outstanding issues to the incoming team * Manage contractors on site, including inductions, permits and safe systems of work * Work in line with health, safety and environmental procedures, including permit-to-work and isolation systems * Support engineering, improvement and wider site projects * Provide additional support during emergency breakdown situations when required About You You'll ideally have: * Strong experience in multi-skilled maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment * Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills * The ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings * Sound knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems * Good computer skills and confidence using digital maintenance/reporting systems * ONC level qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification * PLC fault-finding experience would be advantageous * Additional skills in machining, welding or pipe fitting would be beneficial * First Aid, forklift or scissor lift qualifications would be desirable What’s on Offer * £50,000 to £55,000 per annum * Annual employee bonus * 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays * Healthcare cash plan * Company pension * Employee ownership benefits * Learning and development opportunities * Free onsite parking * A varied and technically challenging position * Supportive and experienced engineering team * Genuine opportunities to develop your skills and career Interested? If you're a skilled maintenance engineer who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to take your next step
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