Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Selection; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a skilled Shift Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Milton Keynes. The role involves maintaining production efficiency, diagnosing equipment faults, and supporting continuous improvement. Candidates should have a recognized engineering qualification and experience in a manufacturing or FMCG setting. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Generous holiday allowance - up to 34 days

Health & wellbeing support

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment (5+ years preferable).
• Good understanding of maintenance systems and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and diagnosing faults effectively.
• Delivering planned maintenance activities and improving asset performance.
• Ensuring all engineering work meets health & safety standards.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC)

Job description

Overview

Shift Engineer Location: Milton Keynes Salary: Up to £58k Contract Type: Permanent Shift Pattern: Continental - Days & Nights

We're looking for proactive and skilled Shift Engineers or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment based in the Milton Keynes area. You'll be part of a high-performing engineering team responsible for maintaining production efficiency, ensuring equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement across modern, high-speed lines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular reviews to reflect your contribution
• Generous holiday allowance - up to 34 days depending on your shift pattern
• Health & wellbeing support, including access to mental health resources and a healthcare cash plan
• Tailored benefits platform offering discounts on tech, travel, fitness, and more
• Company pension scheme with matched contributions
• Life assurance to support you and your loved ones
• Employee savings schemes, including Save As You Earn
• Exclusive staff discounts on a wide range of products
• Free refreshments available during your working day
• Career development opportunities with ongoing training and support
• Flexible holiday trading to help you balance work and life your way

Your Responsibilities

• Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and carrying out effective fault diagnosis and repairs to minimise downtime
• Delivering planned maintenance activities and recommending improvements to maximise asset performance
• Supporting production teams by operating machinery when required to maintain output and efficiency
• Ensuring all engineering work is completed in line with health & safety and hygiene standards
• Maintaining accurate records including downtime logs, maintenance reports, and shift handovers
• Using technical documentation and mechanical drawings to identify and source correct replacement parts
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting engineering projects

Our Requirements

• A recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC)
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment (5+ years preferrable)
• Strong fault-finding skills and a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Good understanding of maintenance systems and engineering best practices
• Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure
• A proactive attitude with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

How to Apply

If you or someone you know is a multi-skilled engineer, shift engineer, maintenance engineer or similar who could be of interest please apply or email me: [URL removed]

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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business