Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Wigton, Cumbria

Salary: Up to £49,000 per annum (including 15% shift allowance)

Job Type: Full-time

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (3 12 hour night shifts every 4 weeks)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our well-established client in Wigton.

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, you will support the maintenance of a modern production facility and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the site. Working on a Monday to Friday shift pattern, you will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of plant and equipment, responding to breakdowns, and contributing to engineering projects aimed at improving efficiency and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Plant and Equipment Maintenance

• Ensure all plant and equipment operate safely and comply with relevant regulations.
• Maintain machine uptime, output, and waste levels in line with operational targets.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs within agreed timescales.
• Investigate and escalate issues causing excessive downtime.
• Maintain accurate records within the maintenance management system, including downtime and repair history.

Electrical and Mechanical Duties

• Carry out electrical maintenance in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous area requirements, including installations and preventative maintenance.
• Support mechanical maintenance activities as required.
• Modify and improve machinery to maximise production performance.

Continuous Improvement and Projects

• Analyse maintenance and breakdown data to improve preventative maintenance schedules.
• Participate in and, where appropriate, lead engineering projects.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant industrial experience.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills.

Desirable

• Mechanical knowledge of industrial plant and equipment.
• COMPEX 1-4 qualification for hazardous areas.

Mechanical training will be provided to the successful candidate where required.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Safety-conscious and quality-focused.
• Collaborative and dependable.
• Committed to continuous improvement.

Salary and Benefits

In addition to a salary of up to £46,000 per annum, the successful candidate will receive:

• Performance-related pay and quarterly bonus.
• Monday to Friday shift pattern.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension with employer contributions matched up to 9%.
• Income protection and death-in-service benefit (four times annual salary).
• Healthcare Cash Plan for employees and dependent children.
• Employee discount platform.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday.
• Discounted local gym membership.
• Onsite parking.
• Bereavement leave and company sick pay.

Apply Now

If you are a skilled engineer with a strong electrical background and experience in manufacturing, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation offering long-term development and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.