Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Questech Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of an established manufacturing business in the Wakefield area for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. Location: Ossett, West Yorkshire Salary: £47,500 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday – 6:00am–2:00pm / 2:00pm–10:00pm, alternating This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically and mechanically skilled engineer looking to join a well-established manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance. * Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on production machinery and site equipment. * Respond efficiently to breakdowns to minimise production downtime. * Carry out electrical fault finding, testing and repairs safely and effectively. * Maintain and repair motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings and associated equipment. * Work on electrical systems including control panels, sensors, contactors, relays and three-phase systems. * Support the installation, modification and commissioning of machinery. * Identify recurring faults and recommend improvements to equipment reliability. * Record PPMs, breakdowns, work orders, parts usage and completed maintenance accurately using the CMMS system. * Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects. Skills & Experience Required * Recognised engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent. * Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience. * Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings. * Good understanding of planned and reactive maintenance. Desirable Experience Any of the following would be advantageous: * Previous experience within the textile industry or textile manufacturing machinery. * Experience using a CMMS for PPMs, breakdowns and maintenance records. * 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. * PLC and basic controls fault finding. * Experience with inverters/VSDs, sensors and control systems. * Pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance. * Welding and fabrication skills