Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

About the role

Reed Engineering is supporting a well‑established manufacturing organisation in North Essex. The Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer will join an existing maintenance team to ensure production equipment and facilities run efficiently and safely.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively deliver Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) across a range of manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment faults and breakdowns.
• React promptly to repairs and health & safety‑related issues.
• Carry out general building and facility repairs as required.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Undertake additional reasonable duties to support the efficient running of the site.

Required profile

• Recognised apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical or electro‑mechanical engineering.
• Minimum City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ, BTEC or ONC qualification.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a multi‑skilled industrial maintenance environment.
• BS7671 IEE 18th Edition qualification.

Required skills

• Strong fault‑finding across hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical circuits.
• Good knowledge of health & safety regulations.
• IOSH safety qualification.
• Computer literate (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• MEWP licence.
• FLT licence.
• C&G 2391 Electrical Inspection & Testing.
• LEV P601 qualification.

What we offer

• Salary of £45,000 per annum.
• Full‑time permanent role.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, fast‑paced manufacturing environment.