Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Our client is one of Europes largest specialist food companies, renowned for its diverse range of authentic global foods.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, youll play a key role in maintaining and improving a mix of both new and legacy production equipment within a fast-paced FMCG environment. The role requires hands-on problem-solving skills, fault-finding capability, and a proactive approach to maintaining high equipment reliability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of production and packaging machinery.
• Undertake mechanical maintenance including bearings, pumps, valves, and gearboxes.
• Perform electrical fault finding and basic repair work as required.
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimise machinery performance and minimise downtime.
• Work independently on shift, maintaining a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering or a completed apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar maintenance role within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment.
• A strong mechanical background with solid knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, pumps, and valves.
• Competent with electrical fault finding and repair (essential).
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently on shift.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with food or FMCG machinery
• Familiarity with conveyors and packaging systems
• Solid knowledge of mechanical systems (pumps, valves, gearboxes)
• Confident working with both older and modern equipment

Benefits Include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Bonus scheme
• Pension
• Structured support from Engineering Team Leaders and Project Coordinators

If you believe you are a great fit for this role, wed love to hear from you. Apply now!

• Holidays
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension