Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (27236) Milton Keynes, England
| Salary: | GBP54000 - GBP58000 per annum + Holiday, discounts, private medical, EAP |
Shift Engineer
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Up to £58k
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Continental - Days & Nights
We’re looking for proactive and skilled Shift Engineers or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment based in the Milton Keynes area. You’ll be part of a high-performing engineering team responsible for maintaining production efficiency, ensuring equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement across modern, high-speed lines.
Our Benefits:
- Competitive salary with regular reviews to reflect your contribution
- Generous holiday allowance – up to 34 days depending on your shift pattern
- Health & wellbeing support, including access to mental health resources and a healthcare cash plan
- Tailored benefits platform offering discounts on tech, travel, fitness, and more
- Company pension scheme with matched contributions
- Life assurance to support you and your loved ones
- Employee savings schemes, including Save As You Earn
- Exclusive staff discounts on a wide range of products
- Free refreshments available during your working day
- Career development opportunities with ongoing training and support
- Flexible holiday trading to help you balance work and life your way
Your Responsibilities:
- Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and carrying out effective fault diagnosis and repairs to minimise downtime
- Delivering planned maintenance activities and recommending improvements to maximise asset performance
- Supporting production teams by operating machinery when required to maintain output and efficiency
- Ensuring all engineering work is completed in line with health & safety and hygiene standards
- Maintaining accurate records including downtime logs, maintenance reports, and shift handovers
- Using technical documentation and mechanical drawings to identify and source correct replacement parts
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting engineering projects
Our Requirements:
- A recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC)
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment (5+ years preferrable)
- Strong fault-finding skills and a hands-on approach to problem-solving
- Good understanding of maintenance systems and engineering best practices
- Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure
- A proactive attitude with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
If you or someone you know is a multi-skilled engineer, shift engineer, maintenance engineer or similar who could be of interest please apply or email me: jackson@hunterselection.co.uk