Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Rainham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off shifts

Bonus 10%

Private medical insurance

Twice-yearly bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Mental health support platform

Job summary

Synergi Recruitment is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a fast-growing UK food manufacturing business. You will work on a days-only shift, performing planned and reactive maintenance, and driving improvements to reliability and quality in a modern facility.

The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical fault-finding, PLC experience, and a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement. Training and safe operating practices are key.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills, including PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across production machinery and site equipment.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults across automated equipment.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on reliability, efficiency, safety, and food quality.
• Train and support operators on safe and effective use of machinery.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, compliance and engineering documentation.
• Work with production and hygiene teams to uphold food safety and standards.

Skills

PLC systems

Three-phase

VFDs

Motors

Automation

Check weighers

Ovens

Heat sealers

Pumps

LV systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PAT testing

Electrical compliance

Job description

About the job Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Our client is a fast-growing UK food manufacturing business operating within the health-focused convenience food sector. With a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and customer experience, they produce fresh, ready-to-eat meal solutions designed to support modern lifestyles and everyday nutrition.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced, high-performing food manufacturing environment on a days-only shift pattern.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in maintaining site reliability, supporting production performance, and contributing to ongoing improvements across a modern manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across production machinery and site equipment.
• Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, helping to minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults across a range of automated equipment.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on reliability, efficiency, safety, and food quality.
• Train and support operators on the safe and effective use of machinery.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, compliance, and engineering documentation.
• Work closely with production and hygiene teams to ensure food safety and operational standards are upheld.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Good electrical fault-finding skills, including experience with PLC systems.
• Experience working with three-phase systems, drives, motors, automation, and control equipment.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with food manufacturing machinery.
• Knowledge of ovens, heat sealers, check weighers, pumps, motors, AC/DC drives, and LV systems.
• PAT testing and electrical compliance knowledge.
• Previous experience supporting operator training or machine‑user best practice.
• Strong documentation and compliance awareness within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Benefits Include:

• Days-only 4 on / 4 off shift pattern.
• 10% bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Twice-yearly bonus scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Financial wellbeing platform with mental health support.