Multi Skilled Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer to maintain and enhance production operations in Watford. This role involves conducting maintenance, improving plant performance, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and be committed to operational excellence.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Company pension scheme

Access to a digital rewards platform

Recognition & Wellbeing Programs

Competitive salary

Referral program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of health & safety protocols and basic food hygiene knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, and automation faults.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical disciplines

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watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Multi-Skilled Engineer to play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our production operations. In this role, you will be responsible for planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance, ensuring that our equipment performs optimally to meet business objectives. You will work closely with operations and cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve plant performance.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, and automation faults efficiently.
• Carry out installations, refurbishments, and upgrades in line with business and regulatory standards.
• Improve plant availability, reliability, and efficiency by implementing best engineering practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence and innovation.
• Work towards achieving a ‘World Class’ standard in maintenance through benchmarking and audits.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and other departments to optimize operations.
• Monitor plant conditions and proactively report any defects or areas for improvement.
• Manage spares and inventory, ensuring essential parts are available when needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a 4 on - 4 off shift pattern, covering both days and nights.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Formal engineering qualification to at least City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in mechanical or electrical disciplines.
• Strong understanding of health & safety protocols.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge and awareness of industry regulations.
• Strong numerical and literacy skills.
• Good manual dexterity and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Basic PC literacy, including familiarity with maintenance management systems.

Desirable Skills & Certifications:

• PLC fault-finding and programming experience.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, innovative, and collaborative team.
• Work for a company that values equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Grow your career in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to a digital rewards platform, offering discounts and salary sacrifice options.
• Recognition & Wellbeing Programs to support your success.
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Referral program

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the leap and join a company that is passionate about it’s people, apply today and help us shape the future of Europe Snacks.

This role is not supported with sponsorship

Europe Snacks is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us.

Please note, we are not working with recruitment agencies for this vacancy and kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this role.