Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

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Our client is one of Europe's largest specialist food companies, renowned for its diverse range of authentic global foods

Job Role & Responsibilities:

Electrical-biased Maintenance Engineer responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of automated FMCG production equipment. The role focuses primarily on planned maintenance, fault-finding, and continuous improvement within a mixed-age manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on automated production and packaging equipment

Diagnose and resolve electrical faults efficiently to minimise downtime

Support mechanical maintenance tasks including bearings, pumps, gearboxes, and valves

Work proactively to improve equipment reliability and performance

Operate independently during shifts while contributing to the wider engineering team

Support continuous improvement and CI-focused activities

Participate in shift cover, with flexibility to move onto nights if business needs require

The Ideal Candidate will have:

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering via apprenticeship

Strong electrical bias with multi-skilled maintenance experience

Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar FMCG or manufacturing environment (food preferred, not essential)

Experience working on conveyors, packaging, and automated equipment

A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work alone on shift

Desirable Skills:

FMCG or food manufacturing background

Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset

Experience working with both legacy and modern machinery

Comfortable working within structured engineering teams and reporting lines

Benefits Include:

Competitive salary

Double day shift pattern, Monday to Friday

Occasional night shift requirement (additional premium, limited periods only)

25 days holiday including bank holidays

Stable engineering team and supportive management structure

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below!

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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering