Multi Skilled Engineer

Multi Skilled Engineer
Location: Wallasey, Merseyside

About Holiferm
Holiferm is transforming the $42bn surfactant market by replacing fossil‑fuel-based chemicals with sustainable, biodegradable biosurfactants. Our patented fermentation and gravity‑separation technology enables commercially scalable, cost‑competitive solutions. We supply major global brands and fast‑growing innovators. With rapid growth, expanding technology, and increasing demand for sustainable ingredients, it’s an exciting time to join our team.
You’ll work in a collaborative, inclusive environment - whether in our Manchester R&D lab or at our Wallasey commercial plant - with autonomy, support and opportunities to innovate and make real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on Multiskilled Engineer who takes ownership across electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation tasks. You’ll help keep our site running reliably, safely, and efficiently - and be a key technical partner across the whole plant.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Delivering planned maintenance and reactive work across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Supporting site infrastructure, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Working safely on systems up to 415v, with awareness of higher voltage where required.
• Commissioning, validating, calibrating and maintaining equipment, machinery and instrumentation.
• Electrical control systems, solenoids, contactors, trips, isolators, and utilities including chillers, compressors and steam boilers.
• Mechanical work with pneumatics, hydraulics, pumping systems, motor drives, gear boxes, agitators, pipework and pressure systems.
• Trained and proficient with basic workshop equipment including manual lathe, miller, pillar drill, pedestal grinder, power tools and hand tools.
• Maintaining accurate documentation — drawings, specifications, maintenance records.
• Supporting installation, testing and commissioning including FAT, SAT, IQ and OQ.

You’ll mainly be based at Oceans Park in Wallasey, with the occasional visit to other sites. Standard hours are 08:00–16:00 Monday to Friday, with flexibility and occasional out of hours support for breakdowns, maintenance and project work.

About You

You’re hands-on, solutions focused and enjoy keeping equipment and systems running safely and reliably. You take pride in doing things properly and have developed a strong multidiscipline experience.

What You’re Great At (Essential)

• Planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Working to recognised engineering codes, electrical standards and site policies.
• Confident working with plant equipment, control systems and mechanical/electrical assemblies.
• Using LOTOTO and Permit to Work systems.
• Working knowledge of CMMS and maintaining critical maintenance data.
• Managing spares and supporting reliability‑focused maintenance.
• Conducting root cause analysis and closing out actions.
• Maintaining and updating engineering documentation and line drawings.
• Understanding of sensors, PLCs, HMIs and VF drives.
• Managing multiple maintenance or project tasks simultaneously.

It’s a Bonus If You Also Have…

• Ability to use, communicate with, navigate and program PLC, HMI and VF drives.
• Experience with PLCs, DCS, automated and SCADA systems.
• Experience with inline process control or digital monitoring instruments.
• Familiarity with TPM, AM, RM and 6S.
• QA or inspection knowledge.
• Contractor/vendor supervision experience.
• Welding/fabrication experience.

How You Work

• You work safely, proactively, and collaboratively.
• You support others, communicate clearly, and lift the team with a positive, adaptable approach.
• You’re independent when needed and bring a strong problem-solving mindset.

Your Background
Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance
• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical or Multiskilled Engineering
• BS7671, 18th edition
• 5+ years’ multiskilled engineering/maintenance experience

Bonus:

• Additional electrical qualifications (CPS Part P, ECS, etc.)
• IPAF/MEWP licence
• Abrasive wheel certificate
• Ladder Safety Awareness
• First Aid certificate

How You’ll Be Rewarded
We believe great work should feel genuinely rewarding - not just in what you do every day, but in how you’re supported. here's what you can look forward to:

Competitive salary; 7.5% employer pension; income protection; life insurance (4× salary); comprehensive health, dental and mental‑health support; share options; electric & hybrid car scheme; reward/discount platform; inclusive team events; plus additional daily‑life perks.

Our Culture
Holiferm genuinely values openness, wellbeing and teamwork. People support each other, share knowledge and celebrate wins. Leaders are approachable and feedback is encouraged so everyone can thrive.

Diversity, Inclusion & Fair Opportunities
Holiferm is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you need adjustments during the process, we’ll support you.

Not sure you tick every box? No worries.

We know job adverts can sometimes make great people doubt themselves. If this role sounds exciting and you’ve got most of what we’re after, we’d really love you to apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for.