Lead Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Life assurance (1x annual salary)

Enhanced overtime opportunities

Job summary

Recruit4staff represents a leading FMCG packaging manufacturing business seeking a Lead Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Tewkesbury. The role owns the site engineering function, budgets, and maintenance strategy within a fast-paced plant environment.

You will lead a team, manage contractors, and drive continuous improvement, facilities upkeep, and capital investment projects to meet ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar engineering leadership role within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical circuits.
• Recognised engineering qualification such as City & Guilds or HNC.
• Experience managing engineering teams, contractors and maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site engineering function and budget for maintenance and projects.
• Manage planned maintenance activities and contractor management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and capital projects.
• Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance.
• Oversee facilities management and CAMMS-based maintenance delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical circuits

Education

City & Guilds / HNC

Tools

CMMS (C Works)

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing a leading FMCG packaging manufacturing business in their search for a

Lead Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineerto work in

Tewkesbury

• Pay: Up to £60,000 per annum
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Benefits: 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance (1x annual salary), enhanced overtime opportunities

Job Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a Lead Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to take ownership of the site engineering function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Lead Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will manage engineering systems, planned maintenance activities, site projects, contractor management, facilities maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives while leading and developing the engineering team. Responsibilities include managing engineering budgets, delivering maintenance through the C Works CMMS system, supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance, driving continuous improvement, overseeing facilities management, and leading capital investment projects.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in a similar engineering leadership role within an FMCG manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical circuits
• Recognised engineering qualification such as City & Guilds or HNC
• Experience managing engineering teams, contractors and maintenance systems
• The successful Lead Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will demonstrate strong leadership and continuous improvement skills

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Experience driving continuous improvement programmes
• Print industry experience is highly desirable

Similar Job Titles:

Maintenance Engineer, MSE, Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Lead Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineer