Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
Location: Great Gransden, Cambridgeshire

Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday (39 hours)

 

Why Apply?

Looking for a varied, hands-on engineering role where no two days are the same?

We’re working with a well-established and respected manufacturing business that is investing in its team and equipment. They are now looking to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to support ongoing growth and maintain high production standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, proactive engineer who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving, and working across a wide range of machinery.

The Role

As a key member of the maintenance team, you’ll be responsible for keeping production running smoothly by carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance.

Your duties will include:

  • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults on a range of production machinery
  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
  • Maintaining equipment such as mills, lathes, drills, and fabrication machinery
  • Supporting installation and commissioning of new equipment
  • Completing basic electrical maintenance where required
  • Assisting with general site maintenance, including plumbing
  • Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard

You’ll work closely with production teams and occasionally support work on external client sites.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Mechanically biased with multi-skilled capability
  • Experienced in a manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Confident with fault-finding and breakdown response
  • Comfortable working both independently and within a team
  • Health & safety conscious with a strong work ethic
  • Reliable, punctual, and committed

Basic electrical knowledge is beneficial but not essential.

Working Hours

  • Monday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
  • Tuesday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
  • Friday: 7:30am – 12:00pm

Includes a morning break and lunch break.

Regular overtime is available and paid at 1.5x hourly rate, including weekday evenings and Saturday mornings.

What’s in It for You?

  • Competitive salary (depending on experience)
  • Overtime opportunities to boost earnings
  • Annual bonus (company performance related)
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Workwear provided
  • Subsidised snacks and drinks
  • Staff meals and company events

Interested?

If you’re a hands-on Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable role with variety, overtime, and long-term opportunity, apply today to find out more.

 

Permanent
1 April 2026
Mechanical Engineer
£18.50 per hour