Multi Skilled maintenance Engineer

Our client is a leading FMCG / Manufacturing company known throughout the UK, offering consumers some of the best products.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

You will play a hands-on role in attending machine breakdowns, performing planned and preventative maintenance, maintaining site utilities, and leading zero loss initiatives to reduce utilities usage and improve reliability.

• Deliver the Engineering departments vision and strategic plan.
• Attend to machine breakdowns and carry out reactive repairs promptly.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance activities across production equipment and site services.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality procedures (including LOTO, PUWER, COSHH).
• Assist in organizing and executing shutdown work, inspections, and capital projects in partnership with Central Engineering.
• Apply Lean principles (TPM, RCM, RCA, PDCA, 5S, 5-Why) to drive continuous improvement and performance enhancements.
• Populate the Planned Maintenance System (SAP PM) and support development of SOPs and training materials.
• Take ownership of site reliability performance, identifying opportunities to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Manage contractors effectively and support cross-functional teams with technical guidance.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Practical engineering/technical experience with a proven track record in maintenance delivery.
• Strong multi-skilled background, ideally with an electrical bias.
• Knowledge of site utilities and experience managing contractors.
• Experience applying continuous improvement programs and Lean principles.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Understanding of Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental aspects, including Food Safety.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with IT literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Desirable Skills:

• HNC in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Multi-disciplined capability in mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, or software engineering.
• IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• SAP PM experience.
• Previous experience in FMCG, food, beverage, or manufacturing environments.
• TPM practitioner experience.
• Experience training and coaching others.

Benefits include:

• Monthly product allowance
• Private medical options and 24/7 GP access.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Generous holiday entitlement including bank holidays.
• Access to a range of high street discounts.
• Company bonus scheme

If you believe you are a great fit for this role, wed love to hear from you. Apply now!