Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Rishton, North West

Rishton

permanent, full-time

£55,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Rishton, North West

Rishton, Lancashire, has a diversified local economy in heritage attractions and culture‑led visitor economy and independent retail and hospitality. With nearby rail links and trunk‑route access, businesses reach regional markets and residents access wider careers. Roles commonly include sales advisers, account support and finance assistants, maintenance techs, engineering support and QA. New workspace and incremental regeneration projects supports stability. The mix of opportunity and lifestyle positions Rishton well for long‑term prospects.

About Engineering

Engineering underpins almost every industry, from manufacturing and aerospace to renewable energy and transport. Careers include mechanical, civil, electrical, and software engineering roles. Employers range from global corporations to specialist consultancies and start-ups. The UK engineering sector offers excellent progression, competitive salaries, and opportunities to work on innovative projects. With the push towards green energy and digital transformation, demand for skilled engineers is only set to increase.

MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical bias)

Location: East Lancashire

Salary: £55,000

Shift: Days - Monday to Friday (Sociable hours)

Job Role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

A superb opportunity has arisen for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical bias) to join a successful manufacturer within the East Lancashire area. The company prides itself on a positive working culture where teamwork and mutual respect are at the centre of daily operations.

You will be responsible for both mechanical and electrical maintenance, responding to breakdowns, completing planned preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across site machinery.

Sector – Factory Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-skilled maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment or forces background.
Multi-skilled engineer with a mechanical bias (60/40 or 70/30 split).
Hands on experience with pre-planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance in fast paced industrial factory.

Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Completed a full hands on apprenticeship with an NVQ Level 3 qualification within engineering.
Mechanially: able to work on belts, bearings, chains, gearboxes, weld and fabricate (to a basic level - MIG or STICK)
Electrically: able to work on sensors, motors, relays.
Experience working within a manufacturing environment or forces background.
A confident self starter, who is safety conscious and willing to get stuck in.

Desirable Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Experience with working on PLC’s, ideally being able to fault find using inputs and outputs

The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

Excellent pension and benefits package
Working for a recognised market-leading business
Training budget available with access to courses to boost your skillset
Opportunities to progress withing the business
Working a days role Monday to Friday with sociable hours
Overtime available paid at time and a half and double pay on Sundays

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Helen Brown at Pioneer Selection on helen.brown@pioneer-selection.co.uk

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.