At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose and maintain production machinery, ensuring smooth operations.
- Company: Join SKF, a global leader in engineering solutions with a diverse culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible shifts, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving machinery that powers everyday life.
- Qualifications: Apprenticeship and qualifications in engineering; CNC experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
In the role of Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical focus, you will be responsible for diagnosing issues, performing maintenance, and improving a broad range of production machinery, including CNC lathes, milling machines, and grinders. The position involves ongoing operational support and responding to maintenance‑related requests across the facility.
Your daily tasks:
- Carry out Preventative Maintenance in accordance with schedules
- Fault find the cause of failures
- Source and purchase spares
- Carry out both electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks
- Test & inspect electrical installations
- Communicate to operators/managers/engineers/contractors
- Take part in supporting, creating and implementing new ways of working/good working practices
- Build a continuous improvement culture
- Support supplier and subcontractor development, where applicable
- Run operations according to the SKF Code of Conduct, Environment Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality Policies, and work according to the SKF Quality Management System
Requirements:
- Industry‑recognized training — completed an apprenticeship and hold qualifications such as City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, HNC or HND.
- CNC environment experience — comfortable working with CNC machinery and production processes.
- Good maintenance practices — solid understanding of effective engineering and maintenance standards.
- Self‑motivated working style — able to take initiative and work on your own when needed.
- Flexible team support — willing to work overtime occasionally and assist a small team.
- Effective communication skills — ability to collaborate effectively and share information clearly with colleagues across the team.
- Solid electrical skills — confidence in working with electrical systems and solving related technical challenges.
- Applied mechatronics knowledge — practical understanding of integrated mechanical and electronic systems.
- Good grasp of preventative maintenance — familiarity with maintenance practices that help keep equipment reliable and operating properly.
At SKF, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our continued growth. Therefore, we focus solely on your experience, skills and potential. Come as you are, be yourself.
This position is based in Clevedon, UK, and reports to the Maintenance Manager, Mike Brown.
The compensation offered for this role reflects the scope of responsibilities and required skills, with a proposed salary of £45,000‑£50,000 per year.
Shift pattern: 2‑week rotating shift. Early Shift: Mon–Thu 05:50–14:00, Fri 05:50–11:20.
At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusion throughout our recruitment process.
Maintenance Engineer in Clevedon employer: Gruppo SKF
At SKF, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Clevedon where innovation and teamwork thrive. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. With competitive salaries and a focus on continuous improvement, we ensure our Maintenance Engineers are well-supported and empowered to make a meaningful impact in their roles.
