We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping operations running smoothly by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving our equipment and systems.
You’ll work closely with production teams, especially during start-up and critical periods, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance across the site.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will:
- Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Hygiene standards
- Diagnose, repair, and resolve equipment faults quickly and effectively
- Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks
- Accurately record all maintenance activity, parts usage, and job completion within the CMMS system
- Support production teams during start-ups and operational challenges
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure audit readiness at all times
- Follow clear and safe engineering handover procedures
- Work to specification to ensure food safety and quality standards are consistently met
- Communicate effectively across teams to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to reduce cost and improve reliability
- Participate in risk assessments and promote safe working practices
- Share knowledge, support colleagues, and contribute to a strong team culture
- Remain flexible and adaptable to meet changing business and shift requirements
What Success Looks Like
- Rapid and effective fault resolution with minimal disruption
- High equipment reliability and reduced downtime
- Strong collaboration between engineering and production teams
- Consistent adherence to safety and quality standards
- Clear, accurate, and timely reporting of all maintenance activities
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Recognised qualification in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering
- Time-served apprenticeship or strong hands-on engineering experience (ideally within FMCG or manufacturing)
- Experience working with:
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- Mechanical & Electrical systems
- PLCs/Inverters (basic fault-finding)
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Proven commitment to safe systems of work and risk assessment practices
- Experience working with high-risk equipment and safe isolation procedures
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
- Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or asset care programmes
- Knowledge of CMMS systems
- PLC interrogation or programming experience
- Understanding of HACCP and food safety systems
- Experience working with OEM suppliers
- Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing knowledge
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering
- Time-served apprenticeship
- HNC / equivalent technical qualification
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or willingness to obtain)
- Basic Food Hygiene
Desirable
- Lean / Six Sigma training
- IOSH / NEBOSH
- FLT or MEWP certification
What We’re Looking For
- A self-motivated problem solver who takes ownership of tasks
- A reliable team player with a “can-do” attitude
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to doing the job right first time
- A continuous learner who actively seeks development opportunities
