Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Futures; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Bury is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. This role involves maintenance, fault diagnosis on machinery, and participation in continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications and bring strong mechanics and electronics skills to a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food or FMCG environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills.
• Knowledge of PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnosing faults on mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled machinery.
• Participating in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

PLC troubleshooting

Knowledge of HACCP

Knowledge of GMP

Knowledge of BRC standards

Education

NVQ

HNC

City & Guilds

Job description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Food Manufacturing

Location: Bury
Salary: GBP52000 + Benefits
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off / Days & Nights

Are you an experienced multi-skilled maintenance engineer looking to join a fast-paced and growing food manufacturing business? We are seeking a proactive and technically strong engineer to join our well-established maintenance team.

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of production equipment.

• Diagnosing faults on mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled machinery.

• Working closely with the production team to reduce downtime and improve performance.

• Participating in continuous improvement projects and contributing to equipment upgrades.

• Maintaining high standards of safety, food hygiene, and engineering best practices.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled maintenance engineer in a food or FMCG environment.

• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.

• Experience with PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar).

• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and BRC standards is advantageous.

• Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ, HNC, City & Guilds).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a multi-skilled maintenance engineer to work with state-of-the-art machinery in a supportive team environment. Whether you're a seasoned multi-skilled maintenance engineer or someone looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and become a valued multi-skilled maintenance engineer within a forward-thinking food manufacturer that invests in its people and technology.