Multi-Skilled Engineer

Dunraven Recruitment Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site canteen facilities

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Progression opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Dunraven Recruitment Limited is seeking Maintenance Engineers for a fast-paced food manufacturing site in Doncaster. The roles offer permanent, full-time contracts with a Monday-to-Friday pattern and no weekends.

You will maintain production equipment, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and drive continuous improvements to maximise plant performance. Strong diagnostic skills and a formal qualification are essential.

Qualifications

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years' maintenance engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Experience working in high-volume, fast-moving production environments.
• The ability to work independently while contributing within a team.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and restoring production machinery to minimise downtime.
• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Implementing engineering improvements from audits and CI initiatives.
• Ensuring maintenance complies with health, safety, environmental and hygiene standards.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and spare parts usage.
• Supporting spare parts management and stock control.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electrical/Multi-Skilled)

Job description

Job Title:Multi-Skilled Engineer
Location: Doncaster
Salary:£46,800 - £52,000 (DOE) Overtime Available
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday | Rotating Early & Late Shifts
Hours: 45 Hours Per Week (Including 1 Hour Paid Lunch Daily)

5 Positions Available!

Benefits:

• Clear progression route into an Engineering Team Leader position

• Ongoing training and professional development programmes

• Support with further qualifications and career advancement

• On-site hot canteen facilities

• Monday to Friday working pattern no weekends

• No night shifts

• Free on-site parking

• Company pension scheme

Key Engineer Responsibilities:

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably through a combination of planned and reactive maintenance activities.

Key duties include:

• Diagnosing equipment faults and restoring production machinery efficiently to minimise downtime

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs

• Implementing engineering improvements identified through audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with site health & safety, environmental, and hygiene standards

• Maintaining accurate maintenance records, including completed work and spare parts usage

• Supporting effective spare parts management and stock control processes

• Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maximise plant performance

• Providing clear handovers between shifts to ensure continuity of work

• Supervising contractors and ensuring compliance with site procedures and safe systems of work

• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping within engineering work areas

Engineer Requirements:

We are interested in speaking with Maintenance Engineers from fast-paced manufacturing environments, including:

• FMCG

• Food Manufacturing

• Packaging

• Plastics

• Automotive

• Chemical

• Pharmaceutical

To be successful, you should have:

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering

• A minimum of 3 years' maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing environment

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems

• Experience working within high-volume, fast-moving production environments

• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

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