FMCG Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - Blackburn, £52k + OT

Energy Jobline CVL; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25 + Bank holidays

Pension - Auto Enrolment

Job summary

Kinetic plc is recruiting a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a food processing site in Blackburn. The role focuses on both proactive PPMs and reactive maintenance on FMCG equipment, demanding strong electrical and mechanical skills with a robust problem-solving approach.

The position offers a 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00 shift, Monday to Friday, with a £52,000 salary and overtime potential. Auto-enrolment pension and generous holidays accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG maintenance environment.
• Proven track record in engineering and fault-finding.
• Understanding of HACCP, COSHH and GMP principles.
• Knowledge of PLC fault finding and software.
• Experience with CMMS and asset management.
• Electrical and mechanical engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a small team of multi-disciplined engineers.
• Undertake PPM's on equipment.
• Repair and record actions to identify recurrent faults.
• Liaise with Engineering Manager to source appropriate parts.
• Minimise downtime after machine breakdowns.
• Continually develop skills and knowledge.
• Comply with health, safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Food processing machinery

Process control

PLC fault finding

CMMS experience

Root Cause Analysis

HACCP COSHH GMP

Education

Electrical engineering qualifications (BTEC ONC/HNC/HND)

Tools

CMMS

Electrical control systems software

Job description

Kinetic plc is recruiting a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a food processing site in Blackburn. The role focuses on both proactive PPMs and reactive maintenance on FMCG equipment, demanding strong electrical and mechanical skills with a robust problem-solving approach.

The position offers a 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00 shift, Monday to Friday, with a £52,000 salary and overtime potential. Auto-enrolment pension and generous holidays accompany the role.