Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Jelly Technical; Preston; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Preston seeks an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer. The role involves maintaining production standards and conducting both proactive and reactive maintenance. Key qualifications include a minimum of HNC qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering and experience in automated manufacturing environments. The position offers up to £56,500 and includes enhanced benefits like private health insurance and additional training.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Private health insurance

Additional technical training

Enhanced sick pay and pension

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC level or above in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in a maintenance role within automated manufacturing.
• Strong technical skills and familiarity with maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and GMP compliance.
• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance across all production areas.
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Maintenance in automated manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

HNC level or above (electrical or mechanical)

Tools

CMMS systems

MS Office tools

Job description

Overview

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing – Preston

Up to £56,500 (dependent on multi skill level & experience). 12 hour days & nights – rotates to give two long weekends in every four weeks. Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturer for an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their modern production facility in Preston. Our client offers a structured development programme designed to develop your technical skills and earning potential and a rotating shift pattern to promote a stronger work / life balance in an industry driven by 24 hour / 365 production.

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave which increase with length of service
• Private health insurance - including life cover (4 X annual salary)
• Additional technical training tailored to develop skills and career progression within the business
• Enhanced company sick pay and pension

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and GMP compliance
• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance support across all production areas
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime
• Highlight areas for performance improvement and reliability across the site

What You'll Bring

• Qualified to HNC level or above (electrical or mechanical)
• Experienced in a maintenance role within automated manufacturing with food / FMCG being highly advantageous
• Strong technical skills and familiarity with CMMS systems and MS Office tools
• Analytical and systematic approach to problem-solving
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced production environment
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills

Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours.