Maintenance Engineer - Multiskilled

TXM Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer in Deeside, UK. This role involves supporting the engineering department through planned and reactive maintenance. Candidates should have experience in a Food & Drink FMCG environment and a Level 3 Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship. Benefits include a salary up to £50,500, overtime at x1.5, and opportunities for career development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Overtime paid at x1.5

Opportunities for continuous improvement projects

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a Food & Drink FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of computer-controlled systems.
• Proactive self-starter who thrives in teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair faults quickly.
• Support production teams and supervise contractors.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Level 3 Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer - Multiskilled – Deeside, UK | Food & Drink FMCG

Salary: Up to £50,500 + Overtime (x1.5). 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am).

We're on the lookout for an experienced, enthusiastic, and hands-on Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to support our busy engineering department. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide range of industrial machinery while playing a key role in projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives across our factory.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical machinery.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults quickly to minimise downtime.
• Setting up and adjusting machines, resolving production issues, and suggesting modifications.
• Supporting production teams and collaborating across all functions.
• Supervising contractors and advising colleagues on technical matters.
• Ensuring all work complies with company safety procedures and health & safety legislation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Food & Drink FMCG environment.
• A time-served electrical/mechanical apprenticeship (Level 3).
• Strong knowledge of PLC fault-finding and computer-controlled systems.
• Skilled in electrical, electronic, and mechanical fault-finding.
• A proactive self-starter who can work independently but also thrives in a team.
• Flexible and adaptable, with excellent communication skills from shop floor to senior management.

What’s In It For You

• Salary up to £50,500
• Overtime paid at x1.5
• 4 on, 4 off rotating shift pattern (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am)
• Opportunities to be involved in factory upgrades and continuous improvement projects
• A supportive team culture with room to develop your skills further
• Competitive benefits package