Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Our client is a leading manufacturer renowned for excellence at their fully automated site, delivering consistent and high-quality food for over 40 years. Job Role &

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy FMCG manufacturing environment, working as part of a forward-thinking engineering team during an exciting period of investment and change. You'll be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of automated production equipment, with a strong focus on both electrical and mechanical maintenance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement and developing their technical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of production and site equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Maintain automated, network-linked processing and packaging machinery.
• Work with PLCs, inverters, control panels, electrical supplies and CMMS systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot conveyors, motors, drives, mixers, extruders, ovens and associated equipment.
• Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, steam systems, pipework and valves.
• Support continuous improvement and engineering projects across the site.
• Work closely with production teams to optimise machinery performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and uphold health & safety standards. The Ideal Candidate will have:
• Strong multi-skilled maintenance experience, with electrical maintenance experience essential.
• Relevant electrical and mechanical engineering qualifications.
• Previous maintenance experience within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Experience working with automated production environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a shift-based engineering team.
• A positive attitude towards change, new technology and ongoing development.
• A genuine passion for engineering and improving equipment performance. Desirable

Skills

• Experience with PLCs, inverters and control panels.
• Experience with packaging and process equipment.
• Experience with conveying systems, motors and drive systems.
• Experience with gas-fired ovens, grinders, sieves, extruders and mixers.
• Knowledge of steam boilers, pipework and valves.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics experience.
• Experience using CMMS systems.
• Additional electrical testing or PLC qualifications.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary
• 4 on / 4 off rotating days and nights shift pattern.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Additional training provided where required.
• Excellent progression opportunities.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension and life insurance.
• Paid breaks.
• Welcome bonus.
• Annual site bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Opportunity to be part of a significant investment and modernisation programme. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below. JBRP1_UKTJ

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