Multi Skilled Engineer - Food/ FMCG

Capio Spine Center Stockholm; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Food/FMCG manufacturing company is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to ensure optimal production performance through maintenance and troubleshooting of machinery. This role involves both reactive and planned maintenance, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the site.

Qualifications

• Time-served Engineer with relevant qualifications in Electrical.
• Experience in Food Manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Electrical bias (70/30) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3

HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical

18th or 17th Edition certification

Tools

CMMS

Siemens

Job description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer Food/ FMCG

Location: Shawbury Region

Industry: Food / FMCG Manufacturing

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Shift Pattern: 3:30pm - 11:30pm

Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Company Overview

We are working with a leading Food/FMCG manufacturing business that supplies high-quality products to major retailers and brands across the UK and internationally. Due to continued growth and investment, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to support production reliability and site development.

Multi Skilled Engineer Job Purpose

As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring all machinery and equipment is maintained to the highest standards to support optimal production performance. You will carry out both reactive and planned maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and contribute to continuous improvement projects across the site.

Multi Skilled Engineer Key Responsibilities

Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on a wide range of manufacturing equipment.

Respond to breakdowns efficiently to minimise production downtime.

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with the site's maintenance schedule.

Identify root causes of faults and implement permanent solutions.

Support the installation and commissioning of new machinery and technology.

Maintain detailed records of maintenance work using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems).

Comply with all site health & safety, food safety, and hygiene standards.

Work closely with production and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Contribute ideas and solutions to enhance equipment reliability and site efficiency.

Multi Skilled Engineer Key Requirements

Time-served Engineer with an NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical.

18th or 17th Edition.

Electrical bias - 70/30 minimum

Experience working in a Food Manufacturing or FMCG environment.

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Experience with Ovens, 3 Phase, Pumps, Siemens, Problem solving PLC all desired.

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