Multi-Skilled Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bothwell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic FMCG business as a Multi-Skilled Engineer, where innovation and efficiency drive our operations. In this hands-on role, you'll provide mechanical and electrical maintenance support, ensuring optimal performance of our production lines. You'll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate with production teams, and maintain a safe working environment. This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary and a chance to grow within a supportive company that values its employees. If you're ready to make a difference in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Development and training opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Internal growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environment as a Multi-Skilled Engineer.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering background with troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot faults in mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

PLC Programming

Problem-Solving

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Education

HNC or HND in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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Industry: FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)

Salary: Based on Experience

About Us:

We are a leading FMCG business, known for our high-quality, fast-paced production environment, where innovation and efficiency are at the core of everything we do. As we continue to expand and evolve, we are looking for a skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our maintenance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing company, supporting the smooth running of production lines and ensuring that our operations are running at peak performance.

Position Overview:

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for providing both mechanical and electrical maintenance support across our manufacturing plant. You will play a key role in minimising downtime, improving efficiency, and ensuring all equipment operates at optimal levels. This is a hands-on role that requires a proactive approach to maintenance and troubleshooting, with the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and Repairs: Perform both reactive and planned preventative maintenance on a variety of manufacturing equipment, including packaging lines, conveyors, and other machinery.
• Troubleshooting: Quickly identify faults and breakdowns in mechanical, electrical, and control systems, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement projects, focusing on reducing downtime, improving reliability, and enhancing overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Documentation: Keep accurate records of all maintenance work, breakdowns, and inspections in line with company procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with production teams to understand maintenance requirements and prioritise work to ensure optimal production schedules are met.
• Skills Development: Stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve your skillset and knowledge base.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in both mechanical and electrical engineering, with the ability to work on a wide range of equipment and systems.
• Experience with PLCs, control systems, and automated machinery is essential.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
• Ideally, a formal engineering qualification (e.g. HNC, HND, or equivalent) in electrical or mechanical engineering, or relevant experience.
• Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced FMCG or production environment.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Knowledge of CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a fast-paced, innovative FMCG business.
• Development and training opportunities to further your career in engineering.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• A chance to be part of a growing company that values its employees and promotes internal growth.

If you are a skilled engineer with the ability to work across both mechanical and electrical systems and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you!