Maintenance Engineer

Maintech Recruitment Ltd; Selsey; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-matched pension (5%)

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Maintech Recruitment Ltd is working with an established food manufacturing business to recruit a Multi-Skilled Engineer for a rotating day/night shift pattern on the South Coast. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across plant and processes, diagnosing faults to keep production running safely and efficiently.

The role suits an experienced engineer with electrical qualifications, CMMS skills and a background in FMCG manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification required (Level 3 NVQ/BTEC or equivalent).
• Strong electrical fault-finding knowledge and maintenance experience.
• Experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day planned and reactive maintenance across plant, assets and services.
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults promptly to minimise downtime.
• Complete PPM tasks and support continuous improvement of maintenance practices.
• Ensure work complies with food safety, GMP and H&S standards.
• Support shift meetings and share best practice across the team.
• Maintain shift paperwork and assist with budget and stock control.
• Drive improvements to plant reliability, efficiency and quality.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Maintenance experience

CMMS experience

IT literacy

FMCG background

Education

Electrical qualification Level 3 NVQ/BTEC or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Location: Portsmouth & Selsey

Our client is an established, fast-growing food manufacturing business with sites across the South Coast. Known for continually investing in its people and plant, the business has recently approved significant new engineering headcount as part of its ongoing growth plans, creating fresh opportunities for skilled engineers to join a stable, well-resourced maintenance function.

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the engineering team, working a rotating shift pattern covering both days and nights. You’ll carry out planned and reactive maintenance across plant, processes and equipment, diagnosing and resolving faults to keep production running safely, efficiently and reliably, while playing an active role in driving continuous improvement.

This role would suit an experienced multi-skilled or electrical maintenance engineer looking to join a business that is investing heavily in its engineering capability. With a strong salary structure, genuine progression opportunities and a supportive team environment, it’s a great next step for someone who takes pride in reliable, well-maintained plant and wants long-term stability.

Responsibilities of a Multi-Skilled Engineer:

• Carry out day-to-day planned and reactive maintenance across plant, assets and services
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults promptly to minimise downtime
• Complete PPM tasks and help develop improved maintenance practices
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with food safety, GMP and H&S standards
• Play an active role in daily shift meetings, sharing best practice across the team
• Maintain accurate shift paperwork and support budget and stock control
• Support continuous improvement of plant reliability, efficiency and quality

Skills & Qualifications of a Multi-Skilled Engineer:

• Recognised electrical qualification - Level 3 NVQ/BTEC or equivalent (essential; excluding 17th Edition)
• Strong electrical fault-finding knowledge and experience
• Experience in a similar multi-skilled or maintenance engineering role
• FMCG or food manufacturing background desirable
• IT literate, with the ability to work confidently with CMMS systems

The benefits of a Multi-Skilled Engineer role:

• Salary £47,000 - £53,284 (DOE), plus £1,000 shift allowance
• 12 hour days and nights Panama pattern, every other weekend off
• Employer-matched pension (5%)
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Colleague discounts (including gym membership and shopping), online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme and Star Awards