Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent holiday package

Discounted company products

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellness benefits

Free onsite parking

Public transport links

Job summary

Synergi Recruitment seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a leading UK bakery producer. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance across production lines, with a strong electrical focus and PLC fault-finding responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will hold NVQ/BTEC/City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, and bring proven experience in FMCG environments, strong problem-solving, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Electrically qualified with NVQ/BTEC/City & Guilds Level 3.
• Proven experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role with electrical bias.
• Strong fault-finding skills and ability to read wiring diagrams.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs and controls in FMCG settings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance in a bakery environment.
• Diagnose electrical faults and minimise downtime across ovens, mixers, packaging lines.
• Interpret electrical diagrams and technical drawings for repairs.
• Support mechanical breakdowns and assist with multi-skilled tasks.
• Troubleshoot PLCs/inverters and fault-find on electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and internal procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to optimise uptime.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Wiring diagrams

3-phase motors

Inverters

Siemens PLC

Multi-skilled maintenance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

BTEC in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Control panels

STAR-DELTA circuits

Electrical diagrams

Job description

About the job Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Our client is one of the UKs leading bakery producers, known for crafting some of the nations favourite bread and bakery products. Through their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, they remain a trusted name in British households.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a bakery production environment (ovens, mixers, packaging lines, gearboxes, pumps)
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, minimising production downtime
• Interpret and work from electrical diagrams and technical drawings
• Support mechanical breakdowns and assist the wider team with multi-skilled engineering tasks
• Fault-find and troubleshoot electrical systems including inverters, motors, and PLCs (preferably Siemens)
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety standards and internal maintenance procedures
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and production staff to ensure equipment reliability and optimal performance
• Take part in continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and plant uptime
• Undergo ongoing technical training and development

The ideal candidate:

• Electrically qualified: NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (essential)
• Proven experience working in a multi-skilled maintenance role with strong electrical bias
• Confident in electrical fault finding, interpreting wiring diagrams, and working with control panels
• Comfortable with 3-phase motors, inverters, and PLC fault finding (preferably Siemens)
• Familiar with working in FMCG or fast-paced industrial settings
• A flexible team player with good problem-solving and communication skills
• Willing and able to complete an electrical competency test during the interview process
• Previous experience in food, FMCG, or packaging industries
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, automation, and controls
• Experience with STAR-DELTA circuits, current flow analysis, and component troubleshooting
• Additional mechanical knowledge (gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, etc.)
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight production schedules

Benefits include:

• Excellent holiday package, including fair balance for 4 on / 4 off shifts
• Discounted company products
• Subsidised canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellness benefits (Simply Health discounts on dental, optical, etc.)
• Death in service benefit (up to 4x salary)
• Flexible and family-friendly working policies
• Employee Assistance Programme confidential advice and support
• Save the Children charity partnership opportunities
• Free onsite parking and excellent public transport links