Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Huntingdon
Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing UK manufacturer of sustainable eCommerce packaging, supplying innovative, plastic-free solutions to a wide range of brands. With a strong focus on automation, efficiency, and environmentally responsible production, they are continuing to invest in both their people and their site.

The Job:

This is a hands-on engineering role within a busy production environment, ideal for an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability of automated packaging machinery, helping to minimise downtime and support ongoing operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production equipment
• Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise disruption
• Lead electrical fault finding on machinery, including control panels, sensors, and drives
• Support mechanical maintenance on conveyors, bearings, belts, and gearboxes
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability
• Conduct site and equipment assessments, recommending corrective actions
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new machinery
• Support general site maintenance where required (with priority on production equipment)

The Person

• Good experience in a multi-skilled engineering role
• Strong electrical bias (approx. 70% electrical / 30% mechanical)
• Proven experience working with packaging or automated machinery
• Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

What we offer:

Salary up to £45,000 DOE

26 days plus bank holidays.

Sick pay Scheme

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Training