Multi-Skilled Engineer – Cambridge

Cooper Lomaz; Fulbourn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based food manufacturer is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their Cambridge site. You'll be responsible for preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and supporting the operations team to ensure production efficiency. Strong problem-solving and technical skills are essential, particularly with PLC programming and fault-finding in electro-mechanical systems. This full-time role offers a challenging and rewarding environment, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and equipment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of PLC programming logic required.
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces.
• Experience with milling or grain-handling equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on electro-mechanical equipment.
• Conduct first-line diagnostics and reactive repairs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives with the Operations Team.

Skills

PLC programming logic

Electrical and mechanical schematic drawings

Microsoft Office applications

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Motion Control

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrically Biased)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

About the Company:

A leading UK-based food manufacturer and importer, supplying a wide range of rice, grains, and other raw materials to manufacturers and wholesalers across the country. The company is committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in the food production sector.

We’re expanding our team and seeking individuals who align with our core values:

• Driven and Ambitious
• Resilient with a Can-Do Attitude
• Proactive and Strategic Thinkers
• Collaborative Team Players

About the Role:

We are seeking a hands-on, electrically biased Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a small engineering team at our Cambridge site. This is a varied role that involves:

• Preventative maintenance
• First-line reactive repairs
• Diagnosing and resolving issues efficiently
• Maintaining accurate documentation and records in the Preventative Maintenance system

You’ll be supporting production by ensuring all equipment operates safely and efficiently, contributing to continuous improvement projects and liaising with external contractors when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled and condition-based preventative maintenance on all electro-mechanical equipment.
• Carry out first-line diagnostics and reactive repairs, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives alongside the Operations Team, occasionally working with third-party providers.
• Complete risk assessments for equipment, collaborating with the Engineering Manager and Health & Safety personnel.
• Maintain up-to-date procedures and records using the site’s Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Manage technical spares and consumables, including regular stock audits.
• Liaise with and supervise on-site contractors as necessary.
• Keep technical skills current through training and development, both on-site and externally.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Working knowledge of PLC programming logic
• Able to interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with Motion Control, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic systems

Experience working with milling or grain-handling equipment is a plus