Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company in the FMCG industry seeks a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate should have strong engineering experience, knowledge of PLCs, and a proactive approach to maintenance and safety. Responsibilities include reactive and preventative maintenance, diagnosing machinery issues, and coaching junior engineers. Benefits include an attractive salary, a bonus scheme, pension contributions, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Attractive salary with up to 5% bonus scheme

Pension Scheme - up to 10% employer contributions

Buy Holiday Scheme

Free and discounted food on site

Health Cash Plan for wellbeing

Career development opportunities

Discounts across 900+ retailers

Generous family leave policy

Leadership development programs

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Team and company events

Qualifications

• Strong practical engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment effectively and independently.
• Knowledge of PLCs and automated control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Undertake reactive, preventative, and continuous improvement maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior staff.

Skills

Practical engineering experience

Troubleshooting and repair

Knowledge of PLCs

Continuous improvement mindset

Effective communication skills

Job description

Our client is a global company with an impressive portfolio in the FMCG industry.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment, plant, and facilities to ensure production volumes, efficiency, and reliability. This role requires working closely with production teams to quickly resolve safety, quality, or downtime issues while driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking reactive, preventative, and continuous improvement maintenance across diverse manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing machinery using root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
• Maintaining plant and facilities to support production targets and KPIs.
• Providing technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to Machine Minders, Operators, Junior Engineers, and Apprentices.
• Applying safe systems of work, including isolations, Permit to Work, and Risk Assessments, across all tasks.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Strong practical engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment effectively and independently.
• Knowledge of PLCs and automated control systems.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance, using systems to report hazards.
• Effective communication and team-working skills, with the ability to coach and mentor colleagues.

Desirable Skills

• Experience training and mentoring apprentices or junior engineers.
• Exposure to high-volume FMCG or food manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with complex manufacturing systems and plant utilities.

Benefits Include

• Attractive salary with up to 5% bonus scheme
• Pension Scheme - up to 10% employer contributions
• Buy Holiday Scheme
• Free and discounted food on site
• Health Cash Plan for wellbeing
• Career development opportunities
• Discounts across 900+ retailers via employee platform
• Generous family leave policy
• Leadership development programs
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Team and company events

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.