Overview
We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team in a fast-paced Food/FMCG production environment. This is a hands-on role with a slight mechanical bias, responsible for maintaining and improving our automated production equipment.
You will be working on a variety of equipment including conveyors, baggers, and weighers, ensuring the smooth operation of machinery through both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
Responsibilities
* Conduct mechanical and electrical maintenance across the site.
* Diagnose and repair faults on PLC-controlled systems (fault finding only).
* Work on both single and 3-phase electrical systems.
* Perform PPM tasks and respond quickly to reactive breakdowns.
* Ensure minimal downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Keep accurate maintenance records and documentation.
* Collaborate with production and other departments to ensure engineering solutions meet operational needs.
Experience / Skills / Qualifications
* Time-served engineer (apprenticeship or equivalent).
* Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
* Experience with PLC fault finding (programming not required).
* Previous experience working in Food or FMCG environments.
* Knowledge of conveyors, baggers, and weighing systems is highly desirable.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.
* Proactive, reliable, and hands-on with a problem-solving mindset.
Desirable Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (for electrically biased engineers).
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