Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer

CV Technical Ltd; March; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in March is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer with strong electrical skills for a role in food manufacturing. The engineer will handle planned maintenance and respond to reactive issues while working with various systems including hydraulics and pneumatics. The ideal candidate will have essential electrical qualifications and preferably experience in the food industry. The position offers competitive pay, in-house training, and opportunities for progression to lead roles.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced overtime rates

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Must have strong electrical qualifications.
• Experience in reactive and preventative maintenance is essential.
• Background in food manufacturing or industrial environment required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Fault-find on electrical systems and machinery.
• Maintain and repair packaging and filling machinery.

Skills

Electrical qualifications

Experience in industrial or food manufacturing environment

Competence in mechanical engineering disciplines

Job description

Job Description

Job Advertisement: Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: March - Peterborough

Salary: £45,000

Hours: Double Days Shift (05:30-14:00 / 13:30-22:00)

Holidays: 20 Days + 8 Bank Holidays

Pension: 3% Employer / 5% Employee

About the Role

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias (minimum 60 / 40 electrical / mechanical) to join our team. This role is ideally suited to an experienced Industrial Electrician who is keen to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You will be responsible for both PPM and reactive maintenance, ensuring equipment downtime is minimised and production targets are met. Occasional shift cover will be required to support the team during holidays or sickness.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative and reactive maintenance
• Work across hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, pumps
• Fault‑find on single and 3‑phase systems, sensors, relays, and drives
• Maintain and repair bottle filling lines, steamers, and packaging machinery
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Provide electrical expertise across the site

Experience & Qualifications

• Electrical qualifications – essential
• Time-served engineer
• Strong background in an industrial or food manufacturing environment
• Competent across both electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines

Training & Progression

• In‑house training provided where required
• Clear progression pathway to Lead / Chief Engineer
• Reporting directly to Rick (Engineering Manager)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive basic salary plus enhanced overtime rates
• Opportunities for development and internal progression
• Supportive and well‑structured engineering department

How to Apply

If you're a skilled engineer with strong electrical experience and a background in food production, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV or contact us for more information.