Multiskilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • Simply Recruitment Group
  • St. Helens, Merseyside
  • Jan 03, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

We are looking for a Multiskilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work on a permanent basis in St Helens.

The role is working for a global manufacturing company.

The shifts for the Multiskilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer are Monday to Friday; 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm (No nights).

Salary is c 40-50,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus 25 days' holidays, company bonus, healthcare, pension etc.

Duties for the Multiskilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical production equipment.

  • Diagnose electrical faults on machinery including motors, sensors, control panels, PLCs, drives, and automation systems.

  • Carry out mechanical repairs and adjustments as required, including work on pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and general plant equipment.

  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise operational disruption.

  • Assist in the installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and production lines.

  • Ensure all maintenance tasks are performed safely and in compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.

  • Maintain accurate maintenance logs, documentation, and equipment records.

  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to reliability and efficiency projects.

  • Support cross-functional teams including production, quality, and engineering.

  • Participate in shift patterns, on-call rota, or overtime as required.

Skills & Experience

  • Time-served apprenticeship or recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent).

  • Strong electrical fault-finding skills within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

  • Good mechanical aptitude and experience working on mechanical systems.

  • Familiarity with PLC systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.) is desirable.

  • Experience working with AC/DC motors, variable speed drives, sensors, and automated machinery.

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

  • Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

  • Knowledge of health & safety legislation, safe isolation procedures, and permit-to-work systems.

How to Apply for the Multi Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW!