We are working with a well-established food manufacturing business operating within a high-volume FMCG production environment, supplying products into major retail and foodservice markets. The site operates a wide range of production and packaging equipment with strong investment into engineering capability, plant reliability and continuous improvement.
This is a great opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a proactive engineering team working within a business where maintenance is genuinely valued. With a fully equipped workshop including mills, lathes and a comprehensive stock of engineering spares, the site is set up to support engineers properly and drive long-term equipment reliability rather than purely reactive maintenance.
The role has become available due to an internal promotion, highlighting the genuine progression opportunities available within the engineering function. This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys technical fault finding, continuous improvement and working closely with production teams to improve equipment performance.
Responsibilities of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:
Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across food production and packaging equipment
Diagnose and repair complex electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime
Work across ovens, mixers, chillers and packaging lines
Support continuous improvement projects and reliability initiatives across the site
Ensure all panels and electrical systems are left in a safe and compliant condition
Work closely with production teams to improve machine performance and uptime
Support the development and mentoring of engineering apprentices
Assist with engineering department growth and future improvement projects
Maintain high engineering and housekeeping standards across the site
Skills & Qualifications of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Engineering
Electrically biased engineer with strong fault-finding capability
Experience within manufacturing or FMCG maintenance environments
Strong planned and reactive maintenance background
Ability to diagnose faults across complex production systems
Good communication skills and proactive approach to maintenance
Experience mentoring apprentices or junior engineers desirable
Benefits of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:
Salary: £48,226.25 plus paid overtime
4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights – 06:00 to 18:00)
Pension scheme
Refer a Friend scheme
Cycle2Work scheme
Restaurant Group Discount – 50% discount for friends and family
Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
Genuine career progression opportunities within the business
Supportive engineering environment with strong investment in maintenance
If you feel this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Becky Prince or Keeley Mobley at Maintech Recruitment on (phone number removed) for more information or click apply.
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Salary description
£48000.00 - £49000.00 per year