Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Red Rock Consultants Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a prominent food manufacturing business in Telford. The successful candidate will be responsible for preventative maintenance, emergency breakdown response, and team collaboration, ensuring high safety standards. Candidates should possess an HND or equivalent, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Immediate interviews are available.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition qualified.
• At least 3 years' experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• BRC experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative maintenance and respond to emergency breakdowns across the plant.
• Lead by example on health and safety compliance.
• Install, repair, and overhaul electrical circuits and machinery.
• Drive continuous improvement in equipment performance.

Skills

Time-served Multi-Skilled Engineer with electrical bias

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and team collaboration skills

Proactive and professional

Education

HND/Degree level or recognised electrical/mechanical apprenticeship

IOSH and Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Knowledge of automation and PLCs

Job description

Overview

ROLE: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

SALARY: Up to £42,000

LOCATION: Telford

The Company

Red Rock Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business. Our client is dedicated to maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and product quality, with strong investment in engineering and continuous improvement.

Working Hours

Rotating shifts:

• Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00
• Week 2: 14:00 - 22:00

Flexibility required for occasional call-outs in line with business needs

Duties

• Deliver preventative maintenance and respond to emergency breakdowns across the plant
• Lead by example on health and safety, ensuring compliance with company procedures and risk assessments
• Oversee and manage external contractors where required
• Install, repair, and overhaul single and three-phase electrical circuits, machinery, and site facilities
• Support new design, installation, and relocation of equipment
• Maintain accurate records of spare parts, labour hours, and engineering stores
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager when required
• Provide technical support, advice, and training to production teams
• Drive continuous improvement in equipment performance and site efficiency

The Candidate

• Time-served Multi-Skilled Engineer with electrical bias (18th Edition qualified)
• HND/Degree level or recognised electrical/mechanical apprenticeship
• At least 3 years' experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of automation and PLCs (BRC experience desirable)
• IOSH and Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform under pressure
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Proactive, professional, and committed to continuous improvement

Immediate interviews are taking place, so please apply without delay if interested or contact Dom on (phone number removed)