We are seeking a skilled and proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will provide both mechanical and electrical maintenance support across our production departments, working on a mix of reactive and planned maintenance activities.
You will be trusted to make timely, autonomous engineering decisions to diagnose and resolve faults – typically within a two-hour window – helping to minimise downtime and keep production running efficiently. Alongside this, you will carry out planned maintenance using your experience and data-led insights to improve machine performance.
This is also an opportunity to play a key role in continuous improvement across the site – identifying ways to enhance reliability, efficiency, and safety.
- Responding to breakdowns and diagnosing faults across mechanical and electrical systems
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities
- Making effective, timely engineering decisions to minimise downtime
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site
- Contributing to a safe, compliant, and well-organised working environment
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering with mechanical experience, or vice versa
- Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
- Good understanding of health, safety and environmental practices (HS&E)
- Familiarity with workshop equipment and maintenance tools
- Knowledge of 5S lean manufacturing principles
- A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Willingness to develop both yourself and others within the team
- Monday to Friday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Participation in a call-out rota
- A supportive and highly skilled engineering environment
- The chance to work with advanced manufacturing processes and equipment
- Opportunities to contribute to meaningful improvement projects
Heathcoat Fabrics is a long-established and innovative textile manufacturer with a reputation for quality and technical excellence.
Joining us means becoming part of a business where your skills are valued, your development is supported, and your ideas can make a real impact.
We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? We’d love to hear from you.
