Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £52,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (2 Days, 2 Nights)
About the Company
We are a leading food manufacturing business based in Wrexham, producing high-quality products for major retailers and food service partners. Due to continued growth and investment, we are seeking a talented Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team.
Role Overview
As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving a wide range of production machinery and site services within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will work closely with operations to minimise downtime, ensure equipment reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production equipment, packaging machinery, and site utilities.
* Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, ensuring safe and efficient resolution.
* Support breakdown recovery to minimise production downtime.
* Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of new equipment.
* Work to food industry compliance standards including hygiene, safety, and audit requirements.
* Complete maintenance documentation and ensure accurate record-keeping.
* Contribute to continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
* Collaborate with other departments to support smooth factory operation.
Skills & Experience Required
* Time-served engineer with relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent in Engineering).
* Multi-skilled with both electrical and mechanical competency (e.g., motors, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC fault-finding).
* Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a similar fast-paced production environment.
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure.
* Understanding of health & safety, food safety, and engineering best practice.
What We Offer
* Salary: £52,000
* 4 on / 4 off rotating shift (2 days, 2 nights)
* Opportunities for training and development
* A supportive engineering team within a growing food manufacturing business
* Company benefits package (details can be customised)
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