Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

People Solutions Group LimitedSkelmersdalereedpublished 11/04/2026

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Skelmersdale – £26.55 Per Hour

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our well-established client based in Skelmersdale on a temporary ongoing basis, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering £26.55 per hour, weekly pay, a four-week rotating shift pattern including a full week off, and the opportunity to join an established manufacturing business.

£26.55 Per Hour | Week Off Every Four Weeks | Weekly Pay | Ongoing Work | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | Overtime Available

This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Shift Maintenance Engineer or Industrial Maintenance Engineer.

Shifts

Four-week rotating shift pattern:

  • Week 1: Monday – Thursday, 18:00 – 06:00
  • Week 2: Monday – Wednesday, 06:00 – 18:00
  • Week 2: Friday – Sunday, 18:00 – 06:00
  • Week 3: Thursday – Sunday, 06:00 – 18:00
  • Week 4: Full week off

Rates of Pay

  • £26.55 per hour

Benefits

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will receive:

  • Excellent hourly rate of £26.55
  • Weekly pay
  • Ongoing temporary assignment with the potential for a permanent position
  • Free on-site parking
  • On-site canteen
  • Relaxed working environment
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Opportunity to work for a progressive and established company

Day-to-Day Duties

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Providing mechanical and electrical maintenance support in line with production requirements
  • Maintaining site services and facilities to minimise downtime
  • Completing planned preventative and reactive maintenance on plant and machinery
  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Systems of Work
  • Following isolation and lockout procedures at all times
  • Maintaining equipment in line with preventative maintenance schedules
  • Keeping maintenance areas clean, organised and safe
  • Responding promptly to breakdowns and restoring equipment efficiently
  • Working in accordance with all Health and Safety legislation

Essential Skills

To be successful as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will need:

  • A time-served multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship
  • A recognised electrical qualification
  • An HNC or equivalent in a manufacturing or engineering discipline
  • Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment
  • Availability for an immediate start

Training Provided

  • Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.