The Role
We are seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the on-site Engineering Team. This is a hands-on position responsible for maintaining, servicing and improving a wide range of plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation.
The ideal candidate will be electrically biased with strong mechanical capability, excellent fault-finding skills and the ability to work confidently from technical drawings and documentation. This role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to contribute to ongoing engineering improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out preventative, planned and reactive maintenance activities
2. Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
3. Develop and follow maintenance schedules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
4. Manage critical spare parts and support inventory control
5. Interpret and work from technical documentation including isometric drawings, P&IDs and blueprints
6. Diagnose faults, identify required parts and complete mechanical and electrical repairs
7. Liaise with external contractors and suppliers for service, repair and equipment upgrades
8. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, Feed Safety and Quality regulations
9. Support site operations flexibly, including occasional weekend and overtime work as required
Skills & Experience
Essential:
10. Electrical/electronic background with strong fault-finding experience
11. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs
12. NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering or instrumentation discipline
13. Competent in MIG/TIG welding
14. Solid mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge
15. Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
16. Experience in food, packaging or process manufacturing environments
17. Forklift truck licence