Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Wigton, Cumbria
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £49,000 per annum (including shift allowance)

Working Pattern:

12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
Rotating shift pattern across Monday to Friday
Night shifts are required approximately once every 4 weeks, & the last shift will always be a Thursday at the latest

Note: Overtime is available, along with quarterly performance bonuses and an annual performance bonus.

We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Wigton. This is a hands-on and varied role within the engineering team, focused on maintaining plant equipment, improving processes, and ensuring high levels of operational performance across the site.

The role involves both electrical and mechanical responsibilities, offering an excellent opportunity for a hands-on person who enjoys fault-finding, continuous improvement, and working within a fast-paced production environment.

Key responsibilities
Maintenance and engineering support
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment
• Responding to breakdowns and restoring machinery within set timeframes
• Ensuring machinery operates efficiently to meet production targets
• Maintaining detailed maintenance records and updating internal systems
• Escalating ongoing issues affecting downtime or performance
• Supporting continuous improvement and equipment optimisation

Electrical and mechanical duties
• Performing electrical maintenance in line with safety and compliance standards
• Supporting mechanical maintenance tasks where required
• Assisting with the installation, modification, and upgrade of machinery
• Ensuring all work meets regulatory and hazardous area requirements
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship across all engineering activities

Process improvement and project work
• Contributing to projects aimed at improving production efficiency
• Analysing breakdown and maintenance data to improve reliability
• Supporting modifications to plant and equipment to increase output
• Working collaboratively with the wider engineering and production teams
• Taking part in both team-based and individual project work

About you
• Engineering qualification (HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent)
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Good understanding of electrical systems and industrial equipment
• Basic mechanical knowledge or willingness to develop these skills
• Hands-on approach and comfortable working on the tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Proactive and flexible approach to work
• Awareness of health, safety, and compliance standards

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today or contact Raluca or Simon for more information.

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