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£35k-£48k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Multi-skilled ability
Ask about the mix of mechanical and electrical work they're truly strong on.
Fault-finding under pressure
Production is down and everyone's watching. Probe how they diagnose fast.
Kit fit
Match their experience with your equipment and any specialist machinery.
How to run the hire
1. Define the kit and shifts
Be clear on the equipment, skills needed and shift pattern.
2. Score for fault-finding
Weight real diagnostic ability across disciplines.
3. Source and screen
Approach candidates with matching equipment experience.
4. Test with a fault scenario
Give a breakdown and hear how they'd isolate and fix it.
5. Reference reliability
Confirm they were dependable and quick on the tools.
Fees typically run 15-18% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 4-8 weeks.
Shift patterns and specialist kit are the main variables. Multi-skilled engineers are in demand, so a fair offer helps.
A Maintenance Engineer keeps production equipment running - responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned maintenance, and fixing mechanical and electrical faults.
They minimise downtime and keep the line moving, often across shifts.
Yes - most modern roles want a blend of mechanical and electrical skills.
We confirm exactly which disciplines you need and screen for genuine strength across them, not just a claim on the CV.
Try: Walk me through diagnosing a machine that's stopped with no obvious cause.
What's the split of mechanical and electrical work you're comfortable with?
Tell me about a breakdown that stumped you. and How do you work under production pressure?
Multi-skilled engineers are in real demand, so good ones have options.
We help you present a competitive role and move quickly, because a slow process loses strong candidates.
Tell us about your role and a specialist engineering recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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