Mechanical Multiskilled Engineer

Mechanical Multiskilled Engineer sought by a recycling facility in Runcorn. This subsidiary of an international, £multibillion turnover plastics manufacturer is focused on growing the circular economy and they see innovation within PVC recycling as pivotal to their global sustainability strategy. They operate in an economical and socially responsible way of protecting the environment, minimise waste costs and reduce the impact on landfill. This is a permanent role on weekly rotating shifts, 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm. No shifts during probation just day shift of 8am 4pm. Closing date 22nd November 2026. The Role: As a Mechanical Multiskilled Engineer you ll be responsible for ensuring the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of plant machinery and equipment. While your core expertise is mechanical engineering, you will also possess cross-functional skills (such as electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic knowledge) to diagnose and resolve complex technical faults quickly, minimizing production downtime. Your duties will include: Maintenance and Repairs: Conduct both planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on a wide range of industrial machinery and automated systems. Fault Finding: Quickly diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical faults to implement permanent solutions and prevent recurrence. Installation and Commissioning: Assist with the installation, testing, and commissioning of new plant machinery and equipment upgrades. ..... full job details .....