Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outside IR35

3-month contract

4 on 4 off shifts

Immediate start

High automation environment

Job summary

Synergi Recruitment's client, a leading UK supplier to the dairy, confectionery and plant-based ingredients sector, seeks experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers for a fast-paced food manufacturing environment in Peterborough. You will maintain production efficiency across processing and packaging lines, carrying out PPM and fault diagnosis.

£37 per hour, Outside IR35, minimum 3-month contract with potential extension, and a 4 on/4 off shift pattern covering days and nights.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of production equipment in food manufacturing environments.
• Strong fault-finding skills in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production setting and meet safety standards.
• Familiarity with high-speed packaging/processing machinery ideal.
• Willingness to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern across days/nights.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production equipment.
• Respond to electrical and mechanical breakdowns, diagnosing and rectifying faults efficiently.
• Minimise equipment downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and equipment modifications.
• Assist with project work and engineering improvements where required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with food manufacturing standards.
• Work across a range of high-speed processing and packaging machinery.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Food manufacturing experience

Fast-paced environment

4 on 4 off shifts

Availability on short notice

Job description

Our client is a leading UK supplier of sustainable dairy, confectionery, and plant-based ingredients, partnering with some of the world's largest food manufacturers. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, they provide high-quality ingredients that support many of the UK's best-known food brands.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are currently seeking experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers for an exciting contract opportunity within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Working as part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining production efficiency across a range of processing and packaging equipment, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production equipment.

• Respond to electrical and mechanical breakdowns, diagnosing and rectifying faults efficiently.

• Minimise equipment downtime and maintain production efficiency.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and equipment modifications.

• Assist with project work and engineering improvements where required.

• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with food manufacturing standards.

• Work across a range of high-speed processing and packaging machinery.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Strong multi-skilled maintenance engineering experience.

• Proven electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities.

• Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar production environment is preferred.

• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

• Flexibility to work a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern covering days and nights.

• Immediate or short-notice availability would be advantageous.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with processing and packaging machinery.

• Previous experience within a food or dairy manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of high-speed production equipment, including conveyors, fillers, labellers, mixers, silos and similar machinery.

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Benefits Include:

• £37 per hour

• Outside IR35

• Minimum 3-month contract, with potential for extension.

• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern covering days and nights.

• Opportunity to work within an established and highly automated manufacturing environment.

• Immediate requirement for multiple contractors.