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.

We are looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a forward-thinking FMCG manufacturing business during an exciting period of growth and investment. This role offers the opportunity to work within a modernising facility, supporting new machinery, production lines, and improved ways of working. Working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights, 7am–7pm / 7pm–7am), you will be responsible for maintaining and improving site equipment, supporting production, reducing downtime, and driving engineering performance.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of automated production machinery and site systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults quickly and effectively.
• Maintain and improve:
  • Automated network-linked milling, process, and packing equipment
  • Conveyors, motors, and drive systems
  • PLCs, inverters, control panels, and electrical supplies
  • Packaging and process equipment
  • Gas‑fired ovens, extruders, mixers, grinders, and sieves
  • Steam boilers, pipework, valves, hydraulics, and pneumatics
  • Site amenities and facilities
• Use CMMS systems to record maintenance activities and ensure accurate reporting.
• Work closely with production teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Support continuous improvement projects as part of the company’s major investment programme.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and compliance.

• Strong multi‑skilled maintenance engineering experience.
• Electrical maintenance qualifications and hands‑on experience (essential).
• Mechanical maintenance qualifications and experience.
• Experience working within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment (essential).
• Experience maintaining automated production machinery.
• Knowledge of fault finding, breakdown response, and preventative maintenance.
• A proactive attitude with a passion for improving machinery performance.
• The ability to work effectively within a busy, changing environment.
• A willingness to embrace new technology, machinery, and ways of working.

• Experience with:
  • PLCs and automation systems
  • Inverters and control systems
  • Packaging machinery
  • Conveying systems
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Steam systems
  • Process manufacturing equipment
• Experience working with CMMS maintenance systems.
• A continuous improvement mindset and interest in developing new skills.

• Competitive hourly wage
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights)
• Recent major investment into the site with exciting development opportunities
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Additional training provided for the right candidate
• Free on‑site parking
• Employee discount scheme
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Paid breaks