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