Multi Skilled Engineer

Major Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in partnership with a large UK-based FMCG organization seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for their busy manufacturing facility. This role requires expertise in proactive and reactive maintenance to minimize machinery downtime, alongside contributions to machinery upgrades and overall performance. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering, with knowledge of UK regulations, and an understanding of continuous improvement principles. A completed apprenticeship and relevant qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within FMCG or food production is desirable but strong hands-on Electrical Engineering experience will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of current UK electrical regulations.
• Experience working with industrial electrical systems (essential).
• PLC diagnostic capability (no programming required).
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance to minimize machinery downtime.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements across the site.

Skills

Proactive maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Electrical engineering

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication

Continuous improvement principles

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Major Recruitment are proudly working in partnership with a large UK based FMCG organisation in search for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within their busy manufacturing facility. The role focuses on both proactive and reactive maintenance, ensuring machinery downtime is minimised while also contributing to ongoing improvements across the site, including machinery upgrades, hygiene standards, product quality, and overall performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance to minimise machinery downtime.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements across the site, including machinery upgrades, hygiene standards, product quality, and overall performance.

Requirements

• Previous experience within FMCG or food production is desirable, but strong hands-on Electrical Engineering experience will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of current UK electrical regulations.
• Experience working with industrial electrical systems (essential).
• PLC diagnostic capability (no programming required).
• Understanding of continuous improvement principles, tools, and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical and accurate approach.
• Confident and clear communicator.
• Good understanding of customer requirements and the implications of equipment failure.
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive attitude to tasks.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative and ownership.
• Completed apprenticeship in a relevant Electrical and Mechanical engineering discipline.
• NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC or above in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.