Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer (Mechanically or Electrically Biased) Location: Bedford Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience) + Annual shift allowance of £3,288.96 Shift Pattern: Panama Shift (3's and 2's, covering a 24/7 facility) The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join a fast paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment .

The ideal candidate will bring a well rounded skill set, with an approximate split of 50% Mechanical, 25% Electrical, and 25% Steam/Boiler systems . You will maintain plant and building services to achieve the highest levels of performance, reliability, product quality, and safety .

Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Reliability: Complete designated tasks efficiently to the highest standard , carrying out root cause analysis on plant failures to determine underlying reasons and act on findings . Continuous Improvement: Highlight and investigate any deficiencies observed, reporting world spares needed for items that cannot be actioned immediately .

Safety & Compliance: Proactively promote and comply with Health & Safety regulations, safe electrical working practices, and company policies at all times . Cross-Functional Support: Work in liaison with other departments as required and provide support and assistance across the facility .

Systems Management: Utilise the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for logging work and tracking parts . Qualifications & Experience Recognised Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, B.T.E.C., or equivalent) .

Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role , ideally within a food industry or FMCG manufacturing environment. Safe electrical working certificate with the ability to complete basic work on 3-phase and single-phase electrical systems and fault finding.

Hands-on experience with steam and boiler systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Current or previous working knowledge of food hygiene procedures, HACCP, IOSH, or COSHH is beneficial. If you are a proactive engineer with a strong first-time fix ethic looking to secure a stable shift-based role with a competitive package, please apply today.

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