Multi Skilled Engineer Job at Aspion Search (Speke)

Job Description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Speke Salary: £43,000 - £44,000 Industry: Manufacturing Reference: ASPLIV I’m recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a well-established extrusion manufacturer. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, electrically biased engineer to join a growing and technically advanced production environment, working on high-output extrusion and converting machinery. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting continuous extrusion operations through both planned and reactive maintenance. This is a key role in ensuring maximum uptime across production lines, with a strong focus on electrical fault finding, mechanical reliability, and process efficiency. The role is electrically biased (60/40 split) and suits someone confident working in a fast-paced, 24/7 production-style environment.

Job Responsibility

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across extrusion and converting machinery
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime
Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns across production lines
Fault-find on motors, drives, inverters, sensors, and pneumatic systems
Maintain and repair vacuum conveying systems including vac pumps, hoppers, and load cells
Support maintenance of blown film extrusion lines and downstream equipment
Work on slitter rewinders, bagging machines, recycling systems, and film handling equipment
Carry out strip down, inspection, repair, and rebuild of mechanical and electrical components
Ensure all work is completed in line with strict health & safety and quality standards
Work closely with production teams to maintain consistent output and efficiency
Maintain accurate maintenance records and update CMMS systems
Support continuous improvement and reliability projects across site

Requirements

Recognised engineering qualification
Strong electrically biased background (60/40 electrical to mechanical split)
Experience within extrusion, plastics manufacturing, manufacturing or similar continuous process environments preferred
Strong understanding of electrical systems
Good mechanical knowledge including pneumatics, gearboxes, and mechanical assemblies
Experience working on extrusion lines, vacuum conveying systems, and packaging machinery preferred
Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of equipment performance
Strong awareness of health & safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment
Proactive, hands-on, and reliable approach to maintenance

Nice to have

Experience within extrusion, plastics manufacturing, manufacturing or similar continuous process environments
Experience working on extrusion lines, vacuum conveying systems, and packaging machinery

What we offer

Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
1 week on call every 3 weeks paid at x1.5
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
In service life assurance
Company pension
Long-term stability

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