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Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

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£49000.00 per hour

Wigton

Contract: Full time

Weekly hours: 40

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.

Carlisle
Wigton, Cumbria

carlisle@thebestconnection.co.uk
01228 590690
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