Multi Skilled Engineer

Title: Multi Skilled Engineer Location: Chester Salary: £45,618 Industry: FMCG / Food Manufacturing Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Shift: Monday – Friday: Days - 8am - 4:30pm Reporting To: Engineering Manager Multi Skilled Engineer Benefits: * Company pension scheme * Holiday allowance * Career progression and development opportunities * Training and qualification support where required * Opportunity to work within a well-established food manufacturing environment Key Multi-Skilled Engineer Responsibilities: * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, servicing, repairs, and inspections across all site machinery and equipment. * Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and electronic faults to minimise downtime and maximise plant availability. * Work hands-on across all areas of the factory, supporting production, processing, packing, and facility operations. * Maintain service plant and utilities, including boilers, chilled water systems, compressed air, and effluent treatment systems. * Ensure all maintenance activities are completed to a high standard, with accurate records maintained and equipment hygienically handed back to production. * Conduct appropriate risk assessments before undertaking maintenance work and ensure identified control measures are implemented before work begins. * Support root cause analysis and reliability improvement activities to reduce recurring equipment failures and production losses. * Assist with new equipment design and engineering improvement projects where required. * Ensure machinery and engineering activities meet retailer standards and the required food safety and operator safety requirements. * Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and maintain a strong "clean as you go" culture. * Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, food safety, hygiene, and engineering compliance always. Multi-Skilled Engineer Requirements: Essential: * Recognised electrical engineering qualification, such as an apprenticeship, ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent. * Experience working within FMCG or Food Manufacturing * 17th or 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification. * Multi-skilled engineering experience with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding abilities. * Proven experience carrying out both planned preventative and reactive maintenance within a manufacturing or production environment. * Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving engineering issues. * Ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a wider engineering team. * Computer literate with the ability to accurately complete maintenance and engineering records. * Strong understanding of the importance of accurate record keeping for quality, food safety, Health & Safety, and engineering compliance. * Strong team-working ethic and a positive, hands-on approach. Desired: * Mechanical engineering qualification alongside electrical qualifications. * Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering. * HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification. * Previous experience working within a UK retailer-standard or BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing environment