Our client is a leading manufacturer renowned for excellence at their fully automated site, delivering consistent and high-quality food for over 40 years.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy FMCG manufacturing environment, working as part of a forward-thinking engineering team during an exciting period of investment and change. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of automated production equipment, with a strong focus on both electrical and mechanical maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement and developing their technical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of production and site equipment.

• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime.

• Maintain automated, network-linked processing and packaging machinery.

• Work with PLCs, inverters, control panels, electrical supplies and CMMS systems.

• Maintain and troubleshoot conveyors, motors, drives, mixers, extruders, ovens and associated equipment.

• Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, steam systems, pipework and valves.

• Support continuous improvement and engineering projects across the site.

• Work closely with production teams to optimise machinery performance.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and uphold health & safety standards.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Strong multi-skilled maintenance experience, with electrical maintenance experience essential.

• Relevant electrical and mechanical engineering qualifications.

• Previous maintenance experience within food manufacturing or FMCG.

• Experience working with automated production environments.

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

• A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a shift-based engineering team.

• A positive attitude towards change, new technology and ongoing development.

• A genuine passion for engineering and improving equipment performance.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with PLCs, inverters and control panels.

• Experience with packaging and process equipment.

• Experience with conveying systems, motors and drive systems.

• Experience with gas-fired ovens, grinders, sieves, extruders and mixers.

• Knowledge of steam boilers, pipework and valves.

• Hydraulics and pneumatics experience.

• Experience using CMMS systems.

• Additional electrical testing or PLC qualifications.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary

• 4 on / 4 off rotating days and nights shift pattern.

• Extensive training and development opportunities.

• Additional training provided where required.

• Excellent progression opportunities.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Employee discount scheme.

• Health and wellbeing programme.

• Free on-site parking.

• Company pension and life insurance.

• Paid breaks.

• Welcome bonus.

• Annual site bonus based on individual and company performance.

• Opportunity to be part of a significant investment and modernisation programme.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.