Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Vitacress; Andover; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Andover is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure optimal operational efficiency and safety. This role involves fixing faults, conducting planned maintenance, and suggesting improvements. Candidates should have strong experience in engineering maintenance, along with fault-finding skills and a recognized qualification. Join a supportive team that values growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in engineering maintenance.
• Proven fault-finding skills in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work with pneumatics.
• Experience in fabrication and welding.

Responsibilities

• Fix faults quickly to reduce downtime.
• Carry out planned maintenance to keep machinery in top condition.
• Suggest improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical, and Hygiene teams.
• Record data accurately to support continuous improvement and compliance.
• Ensure all activities meet health & safety and food safety standards.

Skills

Engineering maintenance

Fault-finding skills

Reading technical drawings

Pneumatics

Fabrication

Welding

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised engineering qualification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: St Mary Bourne

Shift: 4on4off - 2 days / 2 nights

Salary: Up to £52,000

Are you a hands-on engineer who loves solving problems and keeping things running smoothly?

At Vitacress, we're looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our close-knit Engineering team. You'll play a key role in maintaining our chilled food manufacturing site by tackling breakdowns, leading planned maintenance, and delivering small but impactful improvement projects.

In this role, you will:

• Fix faults quickly to reduce downtime
• Carry out planned maintenance to keep machinery in top condition
• Suggest improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Collaborate with Production, Technical, and Hygiene teams
• Record data accurately to support continuous improvement and compliance
• Ensure all activities meet health & safety, food safety, and Vitacress standards

What you bring:

• Solid experience in engineering maintenance
• Strong fault-finding skills in electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to read technical drawings and work with pneumatics
• Fabrication and welding experience
• A proactive, problem-solving approach
• A recognised engineering qualification (e.g., apprenticeship or graduate program)

You're someone who works well in a team but is also confident working independently. You enjoy variety, learning, and taking responsibility, always seeking ways to improve.

Why Vitacress? We value our people, work with honesty, and are committed to growth and innovation. This is your chance to be part of a business where you're supported, valued, and empowered to make a difference.

Ready to get started?

Apply now and help us keep Vitacress running better, smarter, and safer.

About Vitacress: Based in St Mary Bourne, Andover, we are a leading supplier of salads and watercress in the UK. We pride ourselves on our field-to-fork operations, growing, washing, packing, and distributing high-quality products. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.