Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Dunstable is seeking a highly skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Biased) for a hands-on maintenance role. Responsibilities include providing support for production machinery, diagnosing breakdowns, and performing planned maintenance. Candidates should have a relevant NVQ qualification and experience in a similar environment. This position operates on a rotating shift pattern, emphasizing flexibility and a team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within Food, FMCG, or Production environments.
• Competent with pumps, sensors, motors, and gearboxes.
• Calm under pressure with strong fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for all production, processing, and packaging machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical breakdowns efficiently.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across site machinery.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Basic mechanical fitting/fabrication tools

Job description

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We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Biased) to join our team at our Dunstable-based manufacturing facility.

This is a hands-on role responsible for both reactive and proactive maintenance, supporting production and ensuring minimal downtime.

Shift Pattern:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Hours: 06:00-18:00 (Days) and 18:00-06:00 (Nights), rotating every 2 weeks

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support for all production, processing, and packaging machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical breakdowns efficiently.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across site machinery and equipment.
• Dismantle and reassemble production equipment as required.
• Carry out maintenance work to the highest food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist in continuous improvement projects related to equipment performance and reliability.
• Install new equipment and modify existing systems/structures.
• Respond to emergency call-outs outside of normal working hours.
• Ensure all work adheres to site safety and compliance protocols.

Requirements:

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in a similar role within Food, FMCG, or Production environments.
• Competent with pumps, sensors, motors, gearboxes, PLCs, as well as pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Basic mechanical fitting/fabrication skills; welding and plumbing experience is desirable.
• Physically fit and capable of working at height.
• A positive, team-focused attitude and ability to work independently.
• Calm under pressure with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and available for emergency call-outs.

If you believe you're the right fit for this role and are ready for a new challenge, please apply with your CV today!