Our client is an established, fast-growing food manufacturing business with sites across the South Coast. Known for continually investing in its people and plant, the business has recently approved significant new engineering headcount as part of its ongoing growth plans, creating fresh opportunities for skilled engineers to join a stable, well-resourced maintenance function.
We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the engineering team, working a rotating shift pattern covering both days and nights. You'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance across plant, processes and equipment, diagnosing and resolving faults to keep production running safely, efficiently and reliably, while playing an active role in driving continuous improvement.
This role would suit an experienced multi-skilled or electrical maintenance engineer looking to join a business that is investing heavily in its engineering capability. With a strong salary structure, genuine progression opportunities and a supportive team environment, it's a great next step for someone who takes pride in reliable, well-maintained plant and wants long-term stability.
Responsibilities of a Multi-Skilled Engineer:
Carry out day-to-day planned and reactive maintenance across plant, assets and services
Diagnose and repair equipment faults promptly to minimise downtime
Complete PPM tasks and help develop improved maintenance practices
Ensure all work is carried out in line with food safety, GMP and H&S standards
Play an active role in daily shift meetings, sharing best practice across the team
Maintain accurate shift paperwork and support budget and stock control
Support continuous improvement of plant reliability, efficiency and quality
Skills & Qualifications of a Multi-Skilled Engineer:
Recognised electrical qualification - Level 3 NVQ/BTEC or equivalent (essential; excluding 17th Edition)
Strong electrical fault-finding knowledge and experience
Experience in a similar multi-skilled or maintenance engineering role
FMCG or food manufacturing background desirable
IT literate, with the ability to work confidently with CMMS systems
The benefits of a Multi-Skilled Engineer role:
Salary £47,000 - £53,284 (DOE), plus £1,000 shift allowance
12 hour days and nights Panama pattern, every other weekend off
Employer-matched pension (5%)
Life assurance
Health cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
Colleague discounts (including gym membership and shopping), online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme and Star Awards
If you feel this Multi-Skilled Engineer role is right for you, please contact Emma Devereux at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.
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Salary description
£47000.00 - £54000.00 per year