Multi Skilled Engineer

Multi Skilled Engineer

Warrington, Cheshire

£53,352

2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off

18 days off every 5 weeks

Multi Skilled Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Fix and maintain equipment, carrying out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks to support operational requirements.
Carry out ad hoc operational tasks when required.
Keep colleagues, the Maintenance Manager, and Shift Managers fully informed through relevant reporting systems.
Follow a designated task schedule and manage or organise your own workload when required.
Complete all tasks on time, in full, and to an acceptable standard.
Work both independently and as part of a team.
Operate safely at all times using Dynamic Risk Assessment principles.
Carry out repairs to all types of plant and equipment in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
Assist in developing planned preventative maintenance schedules.
Complete PPM schedules and planned work orders as required.
Operate maintenance Forklift Truck and Elevated Working Platform when needed.
Support visiting specialist engineers.
Report breakdown root cause, equipment faults, and concerns to the Maintenance Manager.
Use the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) effectively.
Plan and prioritise workload to support production and ensure efficient use of time.
Raise and complete work requests using CMMS.
Manufacture simple spare parts (brackets, gaskets, etc.) using lathes, milling machines, welding equipment, and similar machinery.
Identify spares requirements and control/log usage.
Multi Skilled Engineer

The Person:

Time‑served engineering apprentice with experience in FMCG, food and beverage, manufacturing, or similar industrial environments.
Formal engineering qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 or HNC are desirable but not essential.
Demonstrable experience with electrical control systems, PLCs, automation, and fault finding in a manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical maintenance background with excellent diagnostic and fault‑finding skills across a range of manufacturing and process equipment.
Strong problem‑solving skills with understanding of OEE, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and PPM.
Able to work independently, prioritise workload, and use initiative to resolve issues effectively.
Committed to challenging existing practices and driving improvements in reliability, efficiency, and performance.
Willingness to support activities across all areas of the site as required.
Maintains high standards of product safety, food safety, and personal safety, ensuring compliance with HSE, Environmental Health, HMRC, and all legislative requirements.
Keywords

Multi Skilled Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Electrical and Mechanical, PLC, Automation, PPM, Reactive Maintenance, CMMS, Fault Finding, Root Cause Analysis, Lean, OEE, 5S, TPM, Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Engineering Technician, Shift Engineer, Preventative Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, Machinery Repairs, Engineering Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 4, HNC, Engineering Compliance, Safety, HSE, Engineering Support, Engineering Projects, Warrington, Cheshire

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