Multi Skilled Engineer

Are you a Multi-Skilled Engineer looking to join a fast-paced food manufacturing site where you can get involved in everything from reactive maintenance to continuous improvement projects?

This is an opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a busy food manufacturing operation, working as part of an established Engineering team to maximise equipment reliability and minimise production downtime. You’ll work across a range of high-speed production and packaging equipment, taking ownership of both electrical and mechanical maintenance while supporting wider site improvement projects.

The role would suit an engineer who enjoys fault finding, problem-solving and working closely with Production to keep a manufacturing site running effectively. There will also be opportunities to get involved in machinery upgrades, installations and continuous improvement activity.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across production and packaging equipment.
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns across the site.
• Identifying recurring equipment issues and implementing long-term solutions.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects focused on reliability, efficiency and performance.
• Working closely with Production and Operations teams to resolve engineering issues.
• Supporting machinery installations, upgrades and commissioning.
• Maintaining accurate engineering and maintenance records.
• Ensuring engineering activities are completed in line with Health & Safety and food safety requirements.
• Supporting the development and improvement of the site's preventative maintenance programme.

What's required?

• Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or similar within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing would be highly advantageous.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities.
• A recognised Engineering qualification or apprenticeship.
• Experience working with automated production and packaging machinery.
• Knowledge of PLC fault finding would be beneficial.
• A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with Engineering, Production and Operations teams.

What's in it for you?

A salary of £50,000-£55,000 plus benefits, working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where you’ll have exposure to a broad range of equipment and engineering challenges. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills, contribute to site improvement projects and play an important role in the ongoing performance and reliability of the operation.

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