Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Company: SF Partners
Apply for the Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Loughborough
Job Description:

Contract Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Outside IR35

£45.00 P/hr

Loughborough

Mainly 14:00-22:00 but occasionally 06:00 – 14:00

SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an established manufacturing business based in Loughborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a busy production environment, providing both reactive and planned maintenance support across a range of automated manufacturing equipment. The successful candidate will be electrically and mechanically competent, with strong fault-finding abilities and experience working on automated production lines, robotics and packaging machinery. The role will predominantly involve working afternoon shifts (14:00-22:00), although flexibility to rotate onto mornings (06:00-14:00) will be required depending on business needs.

The Role

  • Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a range of manufacturing and production equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and control system faults to minimise production downtime.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot automated production lines, robotic systems and packaging machinery.
  • Provide hands‑on engineering support to production teams, responding quickly to breakdowns and operational issues.
  • Support machinery installations, modifications and engineering improvement projects.
  • Identify recurring equipment faults and implement improvements to increase reliability and efficiency.
  • Work closely with production teams and fellow engineers to ensure effective shift handovers.
  • Record maintenance activities accurately using CMMS systems.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with health and safety procedures.
  • Provide occasional engineering support across other local sites when required.

The Candidate

  • Previous experience working as a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician or similar within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills.
  • Experience maintaining automated production lines, robotics or packaging machinery.
  • Confident diagnosing breakdowns and working independently in a fast‑paced production environment.
  • Experience with motors, drives, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics and associated industrial equipment.
  • PLC fault‑finding experience, ideally Siemens, would be advantageous.
  • A recognised engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or an apprenticeship would be beneficial.
  • Previous experience using CMMS systems and carrying out PPM activities.
  • A proactive approach to maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement.
  • Flexible regarding shift patterns and occasional support at other sites.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: October 17th, 2026