Job Title – Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location – Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Salary – £53,532 - £54,000
Shift – 2’s & 3’s (Days & Nights | 6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)
Job Role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated, fast-paced food manufacturing site. With significant investment of over £1.2 million into the factory, this is an exciting time to join a growing and forward-thinking business that offers excellent career progression both technically and into management.
Working as part of an 8-engineer team, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving production performance across 4 production lines. This role is currently 60–70% reactive and 30% planned maintenance, with a strong focus on moving towards a more proactive maintenance strategy.
You will be responsible for both mechanical (80%) and electrical (20%) maintenance, working closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency.
Responsibilities of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
Fault finding on mechanical and electrical systems
Working on a wide range of production machinery including:Maintaining components such as drives, motors, sensors, relays, pneumatics, hydraulics, belts, bearings, and chains
Hydraulic presses, mixers, conveyors, flow wrappers, heat sealers, chillers
Supporting continuous improvement and engineering projects
Leading by example within the engineering team
Sector – Factory Maintenance (FMCG / Food Production)
Non-Negotiable Requirements
Multi-skilled maintenance experience
Engineering Qualification
Factory, manufacturing or Forces background
Desirable Requirements
PLC fault finding experience
Experience in food or FMCG environments
Background in fast-paced production environments (forces considered)
The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:
Working for a well-established, growing international food manufacturer
Clear progression opportunities into technical specialist or management roles
£1.2 million site investment and ongoing improvements
Competitive benefits package including:Holiday allowance increasing from 21 to 24 days
Pension (5% employer / 3% employee)
Private healthcare (AXA) or healthcare cash plan
Life assurance (x3 salary)
Company sick pay
Staff discounts & online discount portal
Free parking, tea/coffee & fruit
Team events
Salary description
£53200.00 - £54000.00 per year