Multi-skilled maintenance engineer salary in the UK
The median pay for full-time metal working production and maintenance fitters, the ONS group that includes a multi-skilled maintenance engineer, is £41,942 a year (ONS ASHE 2026, provisional, published 22 October 2026).
Checked 28 October 2026. 513 jobs live now. We never estimate pay.
The figures
Published figures, with sources
| What it measures | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Median gross annual pay for full-time metal working production and maintenance fitters (includes automation maintenance technicians and heavy plant) was £41,942 in April 2026, about 201,000 jobs. Provisional. | ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2026, table 14.7a (SOC) (opens in a new tab) | 22 October 2026 |
| Median gross annual pay for full-time electrical service and maintenance mechanics was £44,785 in April 2026. Provisional. | ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2026, table 14.7a (SOC) (opens in a new tab) | 22 October 2026 |
What changes pay
What changes a multi-skilled maintenance engineer's pay
- Shift patternNights, rotating shifts and on-call usually carry a premium over days-only work, and an advert's headline pay may or may not include it.
- RegionLondon and the South East pay more than the North and the Midlands for most engineering roles. Compare like with like: the same hours and the same region.
- SectorPharmaceuticals, energy and nuclear often pay more than general manufacturing, and the platform or qualification the job needs matters too. Multi-skilled roles are often on 4-on-4-off or nights, with a shift premium over days-only pay.
Live jobs
513 jobs: multi-skilled maintenance engineer jobs
A job card shows pay only when the advert states it.
Multi Skilled Technician, Pioneer Selection Ltd, Runcorn, Cheshire, £62,000 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
Multi Skilled Technician, Pioneer Selection Ltd, Weston, Runcorn, £62,000 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, GKN Aerospace, Bristol, South West England
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Team Leader, UPS, Castle Donington, Derby
- Licensed visa sponsor. This employer is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors. That does not mean this job is sponsored. Ask the employer.
Multi Skilled Technician, Pioneer Selection Ltd, Halton Brook, Runcorn, £62,000 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias, Vibe Recruit, Bethania, Llanon, £42,000 to £45,000 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
FAQ
Questions people ask
What is the median salary for a multi-skilled maintenance engineer in the UK?
The median pay for full-time metal working production and maintenance fitters, the ONS group that includes a multi-skilled maintenance engineer, is £41,942 a year (ONS ASHE 2026, provisional, published 22 October 2026). The ONS median covers all full-time employees in the occupation group, and the advertised figure covers the adverts ITJobsWatch counted, so the two will not match.
Why do multi-skilled maintenance engineer salaries differ so much between jobs?
Pay moves with shift pattern (nights and rotating shifts pay a premium), region (London and the South East pay more than the North and the Midlands for most engineering roles), sector (pharmaceuticals, energy and nuclear often pay more than general manufacturing) and the qualifications and platforms the job needs. Multi-skilled roles are often on 4-on-4-off or nights, with a shift premium over days-only pay.
How do I compare a multi-skilled maintenance engineer offer with these figures?
Compare like with like: the same hours (the ONS median is for full-time work), base pay without overtime and allowances, and the same region. A job card on EDWartens shows pay only when the advert states it, and we never estimate it.
Can a multi-skilled maintenance engineer get a Skilled Worker visa?
5223 metal working production and maintenance fitters is a medium-skilled occupation that is on the Temporary Shortage List (standard rate £39,300), which expires on 31 December 2026. The Migration Advisory Committee recommended keeping it for 18 months more (23 July 2026); the government had not decided when we checked. 5246 electrical service and maintenance mechanics is a medium-skilled occupation that is not on the Temporary Shortage List. A medium-skilled job qualifies only if it is on that list or the Immigration Salary List. A sponsor licence is not a promise of sponsorship for this job, and whether a particular job qualifies depends on its duties, its occupation code and its pay, which the employer and the Home Office decide. You should never pay an employer or agent for a job or for sponsorship. This is not immigration advice (rules checked 28 October 2026).
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