Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Proactive Global; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established FMCG manufacturer in the Merseyside area is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to conduct planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £58,000, with a focus on health, safety, and employee wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have electrical qualifications and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. With strong engineering support and excellent working conditions, this is an opportunity to join a stable business with long-term growth potential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent site conditions

Strong engineering support

Focus on health and safety

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer in manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding skills and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects.

Skills

Fault finding skills

Multi-Skilled Engineering

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

Electrical qualifications

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - FMCG

Location: Merseyside area
Salary: Up to £58,000 (including shift allowance)
Shift Pattern: Panama Shift (2-2-3, 12-hour rotating days & nights)
Industry: FMCG (Client Confidential - Baker & Baker)

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing site in Merseyside. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a company that genuinely invests in its engineers, prioritising health, safety, and wellbeing.

The site is modern, well-maintained, and known for its strong engineering culture. Engineers are supported on-site, including access to an on-site nurse, highlighting the company's commitment to employee welfare.

Shift Pattern - Panama (2-2-3)

This role operates on a 24/7 rotating Panama shift pattern, offering a good balance between work and rest.

Week 1:

• Work 2 days
• Off 2 days
• Work 3 days

Week 2:

• Off 2 days
• Work 2 days
• Off 3 days

Shifts are 12 hours, rotating between days and nights.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery
• Fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and site standards
• Work closely with production to minimise downtime

About You

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer
• Electrical qualifications are essential
• FMCG background is highly desirable, but not essential
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding skills and a proactive mindset

Why Join?

• Competitive salary of £58,000 including shift allowance
• Excellent site conditions and engineering support
• Strong focus on health, safety, and employee wellbeing
• Stable FMCG business with long-term opportunities

If you want to apply for this role, please send the CV to Luana Ferreira via e-mail on (url removed) or call her on (phone number removed).

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy