Multi Skilled Engineer

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Pay: £44,000.00-£48,000.00 per year
Job Description:
Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (60/40 Mechanical Bias) Location: Needham (IP20 9LB) - own transport required due to shift times/location Salary: £44,800 base + shift uplifts (10% extra pay for hours worked 6-7am and 7-10pm) - typical annual earnings £46,500 - £47,000 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: Rotating shifts - 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday
About the Role
Total Staff are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a flagship high-volume manufacturing site in Needham.
This is a dual-discipline role covering both mechanical and electrical maintenance across a busy, automated production facility. The site runs a wide range of heavy-duty machinery, conveyors, automated nailers, saw lines, compressors, and handling systems - so engineers need to be comfortable working across both mechanical components and electrical control systems.
The split is roughly 60% mechanical / 40% electrical, making this role ideal for someone who's hands-on with mechanical systems but also confident in electrical diagnostics, fault-finding, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical:
Carry out PPM, reactive, and breakdown maintenance on conveyors, chains, drive systems, gearboxes, shafts, and bearings Repair/replace worn mechanical parts including belts, sprockets, couplings, seals, and hydraulic lines Maintain compressors, pumps, pneumatics, and lubrication systems Mechanical alignment, fitting, and rebuilds on heavy-duty production machineryElectrical:
Electrical fault-finding on three-phase motors, drives, contactors, and control panels Inspect and maintain sensors, proximity switches, photoelectric and laser alignment systems Diagnose issues on electrical wiring, isolators, relays, and distribution boards Work with variable speed drives (VSDs), inverters, and starters Carry out electrical isolations and testing in line with company safety standards Assist with basic PLC fault diagnosis (full programming knowledge not required, but ability to identify input/output issues is expected) Ensure all electrical work is carried out to 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations standardsGeneral Duties:
Support with machinery installation, relocation, and commissioning projects Keep accurate maintenance records (mechanical & electrical) Collaborate with production to improve reliability and reduce downtime Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the siteWhat We're Looking For
Proven background as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong mechanical experience (conveyors, chains, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, compressors) Solid electrical knowledge - three-phase motors, fault-finding, drives, sensors, panels Familiarity with automation equipment, safety circuits, and PLC-controlled machinery Confident in both diagnosing faults and carrying out hands-on repairs Ability to read both mechanical drawings and electrical schematics A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a high-volume environment Must hold a recognised engineering qualification - NVQ Level 3 or above (Mechanical/Electrical) 18th Edition Wiring Regs highly desirableWhat's On Offer
£44,800 base salary OTE earnings of £46,500-£47,000 with shift uplifts (10% paid for hours worked 6-7am and 7-10pm) Permanent, full-time role - Monday to Friday only Rotating shifts: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm Specialist training and development after probation Long-term progression opportunities across a large, stable group
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Location:
Harleston, Norfolk
Salary:
£44,000 - £48,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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