Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Huddersfield, Kirklees

Questech Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Huddersfield.

Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Salary: £19–£21 per hour DOE + 10% Shift Allowance
Hours: 38 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday – Rotating Double Days
Job Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the site.

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults on production machinery.

• Maintaining bulk handling systems, automated transport equipment and filling machinery.

• Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• Responding to breakdowns efficiently to minimise production downtime.

• Recording maintenance activities using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).

• Supporting continuous improvement projects and root cause analysis.

• Working closely with production teams to improve machinery reliability and efficiency.

• Ensuring all maintenance work complies with health and safety regulations.

The Person

• Apprentice-trained in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

• Previous experience working as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.

• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• 18th Edition qualification required for electrically biased engineers.

• Fabrication and welding experience would be advantageous.

• Knowledge of PUWER regulations and safe working practices.

• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: £19–£21 per hour, depending on experience.

• Shift Allowance: Additional 10%.

• Working Hours: 38 hours per week.

• Shift Pattern:

  • Earlies: Monday–Thursday 6am–2pm, Friday 6am–12pm.

  • Afters: Monday–Thursday 2pm–10pm, Friday 12pm–6pm.

• Permanent position.

• Free onsite gym and weekly fitness classes.

• Training and professional development opportunities.

• Supportive and established engineering team.

If you're an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a new opportunity in Huddersfield, please apply with your updated CV for further information.