About the role
Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire
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Multi-Skilled Engineer
Location: Coatbridge
Salary: £48,883
Hours: Operating 4 on 4 off (7am-7pm) (7pm-7am)
Join a Leading Manufacturing Business and Take Your Engineering Career to the Next Level
Are you a time-served engineer with strong electrical fault-finding experience and a broad mechanical skill set?
We're recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment. This is a key role within the engineering function, responsible for maintaining the reliable and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment through proactive and reactive maintenance.
You'll play an important role in keeping production running safely and efficiently, while also supporting planned preventative maintenance, equipment improvements and wider site engineering projects.
What's on Offer?
Permanent, full-time engineering position
Opportunity to work within a busy manufacturing environment
Mix of proactive and reactive maintenance
Involvement in continuous improvement and equipment upgrade projects
Ongoing technical development and opportunities to broaden your skill set
Opportunity to work across both electrical and mechanical disciplines
Supportive and collaborative engineering environmentThe Role
As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving manufacturing equipment, responding quickly to faults and ensuring machinery is safely returned to service with minimal disruption to production.
You'll undertake planned and reactive maintenance activities while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and enhance overall production performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
Diagnosing and repairing equipment faults, with a particular focus on electrical fault finding and diagnostics
Carrying out proactive and reactive maintenance across a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Supporting the delivery and ongoing improvement of the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule
Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and performance
Applying Continuous Improvement principles to reduce downtime and improve product quality
Completing accurate maintenance records, shift handovers and relevant engineering reports
Carrying out a range of electrical maintenance tasks, including sensor replacement and calibration
Undertaking low-voltage repairs, including plugs, fuses, lights and bulbs
Completing breaker resets and electrical fault tracing
Adjusting and maintaining camera and vision systems where required
Safely disconnecting and reconnecting plug-in motors using local isolation procedures
Supporting mechanical maintenance activities as part of a flexible multi-skilled engineering team
Contributing to engineering improvement projects, equipment upgrades and wider site initiatives
Ensuring all contractor and engineering work is completed safely and in line with site requirements
Managing the issuing of engineering parts through the maintenance management system
Maintaining accurate engineering records and ensuring compliance with company standards, audits and regulatory requirements
Working closely with colleagues across all shifts to ensure effective communication and a smooth handover of engineering issuesAbout You
We're looking for a confident and experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can take ownership of both planned and reactive maintenance.
To be successful, you'll have:
A recognised Engineering Apprenticeship and be a time-served engineer
Strong experience in electrical fault finding, diagnostics and root cause analysis
Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment
A strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices
The ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical technical documentation
Competence across both electrical and mechanical maintenance
Experience using a CMMS / Maintenance Management System
Good general IT skills, including Microsoft Office
A strong safety mindset and commitment to maintaining high standards
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
A positive, adaptable and solutions-focused approachApply Today
Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career with an organisation that values technical expertise, safety and continuous improvement.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Reference: https://diversejobsmatter.co.uk/job/25947255/multiskilled-maintenance-engineer/ · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 13 Sep 2026 · Listed via DIVERSEJOBSMATTER LIMITED