Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

standby on-call payments

Company van

Pension

Training and development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Our client, a family-owned FMCG manufacturer in Suffolk, is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to uphold plant reliability and reduce downtime. You will perform PPM, diagnose faults, and drive improvements in a fast-paced automated environment.

The role requires hands-on problem-solving, strong electrical skills, and experience with CMMS. A full UK driving licence is essential, with benefits including pension and on-call pay.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background with multi-skilled capability.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven fault-finding on automated equipment.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with problem-solving ability.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs across electrical and mechanical systems
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise disruption to production
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using internal systems
• Provide first-line support for machinery and site services
• Contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
• Work closely with management to enhance reliability and performance

Skills

Electrical background

Multi-skilled

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Full UK driving licence

FMCG experience

CMMS familiarity

Continuous improvement

Tools

CMMS

Job description

About the job Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Our client is a family-owned company and leading FMCG manufacturer based in the Suffolk area.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support a fast-paced, automated production environment. This role focuses on maintaining plant reliability, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across site operations through both planned and reactive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs across electrical and mechanical systems
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise disruption to production
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using internal systems
• Provide first-line support for machinery and site services
• Contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
• Work closely with management to enhance reliability and performance

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Strong electrical background with multi-skilled capability
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment
• Proven fault-finding skills on automated equipment
• Hands-on, proactive approach with strong problem-solving ability
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and cost reduction

Benefits Include:

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime available
• Standby/on-call payments
• Company van for on-call duties
• Pension
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee benefits and wellbeing support