Job Description:

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Bolton
£40,000 – £50,000 DOE
Shift Pattern: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm Rotating
Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a busy plant/manufacturing environment in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business offering long-term stability, ongoing investment, and opportunities for development.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving plant and production machinery across site, ensuring downtime is minimised and equipment performance is maximised.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong electrical fault-finding skills, the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, and confidence responding to breakdowns in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities - Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer 

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and production equipment
• Attend electrical and mechanical breakdowns quickly and efficiently
• Fault finding on motors, drives, sensors, relays, and control systems
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings/schematics
• Work on conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated machinery
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects
• Assist with machinery upgrades, installations, and modifications
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced multi-skilled maintenance engineer with an electrical bias
• Happy working within a plant/manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics
• Strong breakdown and fault-finding experience
• NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, or plant environments
• Basic PLC fault-finding experience advantageous
• Proactive, hands-on attitude
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £40,000 – £50,000 DOE
• Monday–Friday rotating shifts (no weekends) 
• Overtime opportunities available
• Stable, long-term opportunity
• Supportive engineering team and working environment
• Career progression opportunities

Apply now if you’re a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge within a busy plant environment in Bolton.