Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Staff shop discounts

Free parking

Health & wellbeing benefits

Flu vaccine and eye care

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd in Leyland, Lancashire, is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a busy FMCG factory. You will perform reactive and planned maintenance across a range of automated production lines, with strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

This role offers a generous salary of £47,598 (flexible for the right candidate), a 7-7 shift pattern (42 hours per week) and clear opportunities for training and career progression in a growing site.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance (PPM) on production machinery.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime and maintain efficiency.
• Maintain a wide range of production equipment (pallet wrappers, conveyors, packaging, cutting machines, compressors, boilers).
• Electrical fault finding on single and three-phase systems, motors, inverters, relays and drives.
• Mechanical maintenance including hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, chains and belts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across site.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and on time.
• Work in line with health & safety, quality and operational standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Manufacturing environment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Job description

MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location - Leyland, Lancashire

Salary - £47,598 (flexible for the right candidate)

Shift - 7-7 (42 hours per week)

Job Role of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

A rare opportunity has become available for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility within a growing FMCG business. With continued investment and the addition of new production lines, this site offers a fantastic environment for engineers looking to develop technically and build a long-term career.

Working as part of a supportive engineering team, you will be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance across a wide range of modern production machinery. This role offers excellent training, development pathways, and the chance to progress within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery
• Responding to breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime and maintain efficiency
• Working on a wide range of equipment including pallet wrappers, conveyors, packaging machines, cutting machines, compressors and boilers
• Electrical fault finding on single and three-phase systems, motors, inverters, relays and drives
• Mechanical maintenance including hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, chains and belts
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across site
• Completing all maintenance documentation accurately and on time
• Working in line with health & safety, quality and operational standards

Sector - Factory Maintenance (FMCG)

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Multi-skilled maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering

Desirable Requirements

• FMCG or high-speed manufacturing experience
• Experience working with automated production equipment

The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

• Working for a market-leading, expanding manufacturing business
• Clear training and development pathways with structured training matrix
• Opportunities to progress technically or into leadership roles
• Excellent benefits package including:
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Staff shop and retail discounts
• Free parking
• Health support and wellbeing benefits
• Free flu vaccine and eye care vouchers