The posting
This is what you’ll actually do! As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you’ll be responsible for delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of production and packing equipment. You’ll apply your electrical and mechanical expertise to:
Diagnose faults quickly and effectively
Minimise downtime and improve plant reliability
Carry out repairs, maintenance, and root cause analysis
Support continuous improvement and engineering projects
Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard
You’ll also:
Record maintenance activity, downtime, and materials within the CMMS system (Mainsaver)
Support compliance with Food Safety, GMP, and Health & Safety standards
Identify opportunities to improve machinery performance and operational efficiency
Communicate effectively with Production and Engineering leadership regarding downtime and corrective actions
Support operators with basic asset care and equipment understanding
Monitor contractors when required to ensure standards and timelines are achieved
This is a hands-on engineering role where technical ability, urgency, and problem-solving capability are critical to success. This is a hands-on role where your mechanical and electrical expertise, problem-solving skills, and proactive approach will make a real impact on plant reliability and efficiency. Ideally this is you! We are looking for an engineer who is confident, capable, and ready to make an immediate impact.
Strong multi-skilled engineering capability across both electrical and mechanical disciplines
The ability to confidently troubleshoot and repair equipment independently
Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment (food manufacturing preferred)
A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure
Excellent fault-finding and root cause analysis skills
Experience using CMMS systems, ideally Mainsaver
Strong understanding of Food Safety, Health & Safety, and GMP standards
Excellent communication and team-working skills
Time-served apprenticeship
SVQ, HNC, or equivalent engineering qualification
Appropriate electrical and mechanical competency depending on core discipline



