Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (50/50 Mechanical & Electrical)

Location: Warrington

Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 (dependent on experience)

Shifts: Day shifts

Ready for a new challenge?

Aspion Search is partnering with a well-established Warrington business to hire a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an even balance of mechanical and electrical capability. You’ll help maximise uptime across highly automated wash and inspection equipment used by leading names in UK logistics and retail.

The Business

This company operates in the food industry and offers:

Rapidly expanding UK operations with a focus on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
Part of an international group, offering long-term stability and career progression
Strong safety culture with ongoing investment in training and development
Excellent working environment and a collaborative team culture

The Role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

You’ll deliver planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns across site machinery, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation.

Key Responsibilities of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems (approx. 50/50 split)
Diagnose and repair faults—from sensors and drives to bearings, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, pneumatics and hydraulics
Support root cause analysis and implement sustainable fixes/CI actions
Maintain safety, hygiene, and quality standards and accurate maintenance records
Collaborate with operations/production and escalate complex issues appropriately

About the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Time-served/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (e.g., C&G, ONC)
5+ years in fast-paced, automated environments (FMCG, logistics, manufacturing, automotive, etc.)
Confident with both disciplines:
- Electrical: PLC fault-finding (inputs/outputs), inverters/VSDs, servo motors, control panels, sensors, three-phase
- Mechanical: conveyors, chains, belts, pumps, bearings, gearboxes, pneumatics/hydraulics
Experience with PPM systems/CMMS and solid fault-finding methodology
Desirables: HACCP L2/3, IOSH/NEBOSH; basic fabrication/welding skills

Right to Work: Applicants must have RTW in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Benefits of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension: 3% employee / 5% employer after 3 months
Access to mental health & wellbeing resources
On-site wellbeing initiatives and year-round engagement activities
Active employee forum to share ideas and drive improvements

If this sounds like you, I’d love to speak.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK. No visa sponsorship is available.

Apply/Contact:
Adele Lewis — Aspion Search
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