Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Our client is a leading UK-based fresh produce company. They continue to be a trusted partner for the retail industries.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are recruiting for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment on a permanent night shift. The role will focus on maintaining production equipment, responding to breakdowns, completing planned maintenance, and supporting site reliability and continuous improvement. Working as part of a small engineering team, you will play a key role in ensuring machinery operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across production and packaging machinery
• Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimise production downtime
• Diagnose and fault-find electrical and mechanical issues
• Maintain and repair equipment including mixers, ovens, packaging machinery and general production equipment
• Complete maintenance records and follow site procedures
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Work closely with production teams to maintain safe and efficient operations
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene and engineering standards
• Escalate recurring faults and issues to the engineering leadership team

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• A strong background in multi-skilled maintenance engineering
• Experience working within FMCG, food manufacturing, or a fast-paced production environment
• Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
• Strong fault-finding skills across industrial machinery
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small engineering team
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Previous experience working night shifts would be beneficial

Desirable Skills:

• Recognised engineering qualification (or equivalent hands-on maintenance experience)
• Experience maintaining production and packaging machinery
• Background within food manufacturing or similar regulated environments
• Understanding of continuous improvement and reliability practices
• Overseas engineering qualifications supported by UK ENIC/NARIC equivalency will be considered

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• 22 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within the engineering team

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