Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' holiday including bank/public

Company pension

Health and life insurance

Free on-site parking

Staff shop and shopping discounts

Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd in Derby is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a growing FMCG operation on a permanent late shift. You will maintain production and packaging machinery, diagnose faults and support safe, reliable operation on site.

The role requires multi‑skilled electrical and mechanical maintenance, reading drawings, and reducing downtime while adhering to site standards. Benefits include a competitive salary and generous holidays.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition / BS7671 qualification.
• Recognised engineering qualification.
• Multi-skilled maintenance experience.
• PLC skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Prioritising maintenance activity to reduce downtime and disruption to production.
• Supporting safety and site-maintenance standards.
• Assisting with general site maintenance and contractor support when required.

Skills

18th Edition / BS7671

Multi-skilled maintenance

PLC skills

Electrical & mechanical drawings

Education

Recognised engineering qualification

Job description

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Derby

Salary: Up to £50,000

Shift: Permanent Late Shift - 4:00pm to 1:00am

Job Role of the Maintenance Engineer

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Maintenance Engineer to join a growing FMCG business in Derby.

This is a hands‑on, multi‑skilled maintenance role working on production and packaging machinery across the site. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults and support the continued reliability and safe operation of the site's equipment.

The role will suit an experienced engineer who is confident working independently on a permanent late shift and can support both electrical and mechanical maintenance requirements.

The site operates in a cold production environment, typically between 0°C and 5°C.

Sector - FMCG Manufacturing

Non‑Negotiable Requirements of the Maintenance Engineer

• 18th Edition / BS7671 qualification.
• Recognised Engineering qualification.
• Multi‑skilled maintenance experience.
• PLC skills.

Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults.
• Working on pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Fault‑finding across production equipment.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Prioritising maintenance activity to reduce downtime and disruption to production.
• Supporting safety and site‑maintenance standards.
• Assisting with general site maintenance and contractor support when required.

Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

• Electrical bias.
• Previous FMCG or food‑manufacturing experience.
• Experience with sealing or vacuum‑packing machinery.
• Experience with SCADA, PCB fault‑finding or additional control systems.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement or preventative‑maintenance improvements.

The Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

• Salary up to £50,000.
• Permanent late shift, Monday to Friday, 4:00pm to 1:00am.
• 33 days' holiday including bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Health and life insurance.
• Free on-site parking.
• Staff shop and shopping discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.

Contact

For further details contact Savannah Wells at Pioneer Selection - [e-mail] / 07458 142640