Multi Skilled Test Engineer in North East

DMW Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our M&E client, for a Multi‑Skilled Engineer / Senior Technician to join the team on a permanent basis.

Working hours are 8‑4:30 Monday to Thursday, 8‑12:30am Friday.

Company pension scheme.

Regional travel will be expected.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Multi‑Skilled Engineer / Senior Technician with a strong background in electrical, mechanical and instrumentation engineering.

This customer-facing role involves fault diagnosis, testing, maintenance, commissioning and engineering problem‑solving across rail‑related systems and equipment.

You’ll be responsible for identifying faults, delivering practical engineering solutions, supporting installations and upgrades, and working closely with customers to minimise downtime and improve asset reliability.

Experience within refrigeration, HVAC or F‑Gas environments is advantageous but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, control and instrumentation faults.
• Carry out electrical testing, inspection, commissioning and verification.
• Perform mechanical fault‑finding, maintenance and condition assessments.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, instrumentation loop drawings and mechanical drawings.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Verify system performance following repairs, modifications and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with BS7671, Health & Safety legislation and engineering standards.
• Support continuous improvement, reliability and asset management initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers, technicians and site personnel.
• Project & Customer Support
• Support installation, maintenance, repair and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate engineering tasks to ensure safe, efficient delivery.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical issues.
• Explain faults, risks and recommended solutions to customers.
• Assess repair, refurbishment and replacement options, providing cost‑effective recommendations.
• Produce technical reports, test documentation and engineering records.
• Assist with quotations, cost control and invoicing where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, reduce downtime and lower maintenance costs.
• Operational
• Manage workloads across customer sites throughout the North East and wider UK.
• Work closely with office teams on scheduling, procurement and job completion.
• Attend customer sites for planned maintenance, breakdowns and call‑outs when required.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in an electrical, mechanical and instrumentation engineering role within rail, manufacturing, industrial, energy, marine or similar sectors.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding, testing and diagnostic experience.
• Practical mechanical maintenance, repair and installation skills.
• Experience working with instrumentation, sensors, transmitters and field devices.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Excellent fault diagnosis and engineering problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer‑facing ability.
• Experience producing technical reports and documentation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Refrigeration, HVAC, F‑Gas or cooling systems experience.
• PLC, SCADA or industrial automation experience.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
• Rail industry experience.
• Personal Attributes
• Analytical and methodical approach to fault finding.
• Strong customer focus with commercial awareness.
• Confident decision‑maker who performs well under pressure.
• Organised, professional and reliable.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
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