Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Department: Engineering / Maintenance
Annual Salary: £56,780
Shift Pattern: 4 on/off - 6am to 6pm / 6pm to 6am
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a skilled and proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our Engineering team within a high-volume sauce production facility.
You will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing and packaging equipment to ensure maximum reliability, food safety compliance, and minimal production downtime.
What You’ll Be Doing
🔧 Equipment Maintenance & Reliability
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production and packaging machinery
Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns
Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults
Maintain and repair:
Mixing vessels and blenders
Pumps, fillers, cappers, and conveyors
Pasteurisers, cookers, and heat exchangers
Packaging and labelling machinery
Electrical Systems & Controls
Fault find on single and three-phase electrical systems
PLC fault finding (programming not required unless specified)
Maintain sensors, motors, inverters, and control panels
Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards
🧼 Quality, Hygiene & Compliance
Work in line with BRCGS, HACCP, and GMP standards
Ensure all engineering tasks meet food safety requirements
Maintain accurate maintenance documentation
Support audits and site inspections
📈 Improvement & Innovation
Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and efficiency
Support installation and commissioning of new machinery
Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions
Contribute to cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives
🦺 Safety First
Comply with UK Health & Safety legislation
Follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Report hazards and near misses promptly
What We’re Looking For Essential Requirements
Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent)
Experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer within food manufacturing
Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability
Experience with high-speed production and packaging lines
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
Ability to work independently and within a team
Willingness to work shifts and attend call-outs
Desirable Skills
Experience in sauce, condiment, or liquid food manufacturing
PLC fault-finding experience (Siemens / Allen Bradley preferred)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
CMMS system experience
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure
Who You Are
Proactive and solution-focused
Detail-oriented
Strong communicator
Calm under pressure
Flexible and adaptable
Please click APPLY now for this great opportunity as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer