Multi-Skilled Engineer

Mizkan Euro Ltd; Middleton; On-site; GBP 50,679 - 61,941; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension 10% employer contrib.

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site physiotherapy

Occupational Health support

Perkbox discounts

Employee referral bonus

Monthly free food day

Unite Union representation

Training, development & progression

Job summary

Mizkan Euro Ltd in Middleton, near Manchester, is seeking an Electrically Biased Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join our Brewery Engineering team. You will maintain production assets, improve reliability, and support ongoing improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Reporting to the Brewery Engineering Lead, you will keep equipment running safely and efficiently, minimise downtime, and help drive continuous improvement across the site. The role follows a rotating 3‑shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical engineering with hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience maintaining manufacturing or process equipment.
• Exposure to pumps, motors and gearboxes.
• Experience with fault-finding and fault-diagnosis on electrical systems.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage unexpected issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across brewery equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults quickly and effectively.
• Respond to production breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Support continuous improvement projects that enhance reliability and productivity.
• Assist with equipment installation, modification and commissioning.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site standards.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to improve plant performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records through the CMMS.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Pumps and motors

Steam systems

PLC fault-finding

Team communication

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 Electrical Engineering

HNC Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds 2391

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Electrically Biased Multi‑Skilled Engineer

Middleton, Manchester

Salary: £56,310 (inclusive of shift allowance)

Full Time | Permanent

Rotating 3-Shift Pattern (Monday-Friday)

Week 1

• Monday-Thursday: 6:00am-2:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am-1:00pm

Week 2

• Monday-Thursday: 1:45pm-10:00pm
• Friday: 12:45pm-6:45pm

Week 3

• Monday-Thursday: 9:45pm-6:15am
• Friday: 6:45pm-11:45pm

Join Mizkan Euro, The Home of Sarson's Vinegar and Branston Pickle

At Mizkan, we're proud of our heritage, our iconic brands and our commitment to continuous improvement.

We're looking for an electrically biased Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join our Brewery Engineering team in Middleton. This is an opportunity to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where you'll play a vital role in maintaining production performance, improving equipment reliability and helping shape future engineering improvements.

If you're someone who enjoys fault finding, solving technical challenges and making a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Brewery Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for keeping our production assets operating safely, efficiently and reliably.

No two days are the same. You'll work closely with production and engineering colleagues to minimise downtime, improve equipment performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across brewery equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults quickly and effectively
• Respond to production breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Support continuous improvement projects that enhance reliability and productivity
• Assist with equipment installation, modification and commissioning
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site standards
• Work collaboratively with production teams to improve plant performance
• Maintain accurate maintenance records through the CMMS

About You

You'll be an experienced maintenance engineer who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment and takes pride in finding solutions.

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering (BTEC, NVQ or equivalent)
• Strong electrical fault‑finding skills
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
• Experience maintaining manufacturing or process equipment
• Experience working with pumps, motors and gearboxes
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach
• Calm under pressure with excellent communication skills
• HNC in Electrical Engineering
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing
• PLC fault‑finding experience
• Steam system experience
• Food, beverage, brewery or FMCG manufacturing experience

Why Join Mizkan?

As well as working for one of the UK's best‑known food manufacturers, you'll receive a competitive package including:

• £56,310 salary (inclusive of shift allowance)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension with up to 10% employer contribution
• BHSF Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On‑site physiotherapy
• Occupational Health support
• Perkbox discounts across hundreds of retailers
• Employee referral bonus
• Monthly free food day before payday
• Unite Union representation
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression

At Mizkan, engineering isn't just about fixing equipment, it's about improving how we work every day.

You'll be encouraged to bring ideas, challenge the status quo and contribute to continuous improvement across the site. If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your ideas make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.