Multi-Skilled Engineer

Location; Uttoxeter We are working with a well-established food manufacturing business operating within a high-volume FMCG production environment, supplying products into major retail and foodservice markets. The site operates a wide range of production and packaging equipment with strong investment into engineering capability, plant reliability and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a proactive engineering team working within a business where maintenance is genuinely valued. With a fully equipped workshop including mills, lathes and a comprehensive stock of engineering spares, the site is set up to support engineers properly and drive long-term equipment reliability rather than purely reactive maintenance. The role has become available due to an internal promotion, highlighting the genuine progression opportunities available within the engineering function. This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys technical fault finding, continuous improvement and working closely with production teams to improve equipment performance. Responsibilities of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer: Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across food production and packaging equipment Diagnose and repair complex electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime Work across ovens, mixers, chillers and packaging lines Support continuous improvement projects and reliability initiatives across the site Ensure all panels and electrical systems are left in a safe and compliant condition Work closely with production teams to improve machine performance and uptime Support the development and mentoring of engineering apprentices Assist with engineering department growth and future improvement projects Maintain high engineering and housekeeping standards across the site Skills & Qualifications of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Engineering Electrically biased engineer with strong fault-finding capability Experience within manufacturing or FMCG maintenance environments Strong planned and reactive maintenance background Ability to diagnose faults across complex production systems Good communication skills and proactive approach to maintenance Experience mentoring apprentices or junior engineers desirable Benefits of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer: Salary: £48,226.25 plus paid overtime 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights – 06:00 to 18:00) Pension scheme Refer a Friend scheme Cycle2Work scheme Restaurant Group Discount – 50% discount for friends and family Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme Genuine career progression opportunities within the business Supportive engineering environment with strong investment in maintenance If you feel this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Becky Prince or Keeley Mobley at Maintech Recruitment on (phone number removed) for more information or click apply. Connect with me on LinkedIn: Becky Prince Maintech Recruitment – Engineering Great Careers Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. If you need any additional assistance with applying for this role please contact the team. Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed and stored in line with our privacy policy, full details of which are held on our website, and a copy can be provided if you wish