Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a proactive Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Bedford. The role includes planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment, diagnosing and repairing faults, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and over 5 years of experience in food manufacturing. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development in a modern, collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to develop across multiple disciplines

Modern facilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food/FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical & PLC systems.
• Welding/fabrication experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Planned & reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose & repair mechanical/electrical faults.
• Work on pneumatics, hydraulics, steam systems & control panels.
• Support installation & commissioning of new machinery.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, HACCP, and 18th Edition standards.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Fault-finding skills

Welding/fabrication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / BTEC in Engineering

18th Edition

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Bedford
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Hours: 12-hour shifts (days & nights), 4 on 4 off
Contract: Permanent

Join a global food manufacturer at their modern Bedford site! We are looking for a proactive Multi Skilled Engineer with strong mechanical and electrical skills to keep production running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

What Youll Do:

• Planned & reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose & repair mechanical/electrical faults.
• Work on pneumatics, hydraulics, steam systems & control panels.
• Support installation & commissioning of new machinery.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, HACCP, and 18th Edition standards.

What Were Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / BTEC in Engineering.
• 18th Edition (preferred).
• 5+ years experience in food/FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical & PLC systems.
• Welding/fabrication experience desirable.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary & permanent role.
• Modern facilities & collaborative team.
• Opportunity to develop across multiple disciplines.

Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career!