Job Description:
At Calder Industrial Materials, we specialise in the design and manufacture of high-quality lead products.
With over 200 years of expertise, we provide precise engineering and building solutions for the defence, energy, nuclear, industrial and healthcare sectors for customers in the UK, Europe, and worldwide.
We are all about our people and it is our collaborative approach which sets us apart from the rest with plenty of opportunities for training, career development and support for our employees on offer.
Due to growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Multi-skilled Electromechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our friendly Maintenance and Engineering Team.
Reliability, dedication and a strong work ethic are fundamental character traits we are always looking for with further cross-training provided.
In order to be successful in the application process for the Multi-skilled Electromechanical Maintenance Engineer role, you will need to have:
- Proven experience in industrial, processing, foundry, recycling, or similar harsh environments.
- Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills.
- Experience with industrial machinery such as conveyors, furnaces, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated systems.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documents.
- Understanding of PLC‑controlled systems.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance recording.
- Strong safety awareness
- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Multiskilled Maintenance.
- Level 3 Electromechanical qualification (preferred).
- Apprenticeship‑trained (advantageous).
- Additional training in hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, or industrial automation (beneficial).
- Good experience in heavy industrial hydraulic equipment.
- Knowledge of refractory systems, burner management, and molten metal handling equipment.
- IOSH safety training.
- Condition‑based monitoring (vibration, thermography, lubrication analysis).
- Welding, fabrication, or machining skills.
- Positive ‘ can do’ working attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good attention to detail and quality standards
- A practical, hands-on approach to work
- Due to the nature of the role, good general health
In return, we offer:
1. Financial Benefits
Pension Salary Sacrifice
Death in Service Benefit (3 x Annual Salary)
5 Weeks Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
Additional Holiday Entitlement for Long Service
Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
2. Recognition & Rewards
Employee Recognition Scheme
Long Service Awards
Suggestion Scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme
3. Health & Wellbeing
Sovereign Healthcare
Merit Cashback
Free flu jabs
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Wisdom Wellbeing
GP24
Sovereign Perks
4. Everyday Benefits
Free Drinks
Free On-Site Car Parking
Free All-Inclusive Christmas Party
Working hours:
40 hours per week on rotating shifts:
Week 1: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 14:00
Week 2: Monday to Thursday, 13:00 – 22:00 and 11:00 – 15:00 on Fridays
Flexibility is essential to work both of the above shifts.
Pay rate:
£25.95 per hour (this includes shift allowance)