Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

CV TECHNICAL LTD; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Pension scheme

Staff discount programmes

Generous family leave policies

Job summary

International Food Manufacturer in Middlesbrough, on-site, seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain automated production equipment and respond to breakdowns.

Reporting to Engineering Manager, you will deliver planned preventative maintenance and support continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring safety, hygiene and product integrity while collaborating with production and engineering teams to sustain uptime.

Qualifications

• Electrical and/or mechanical qualification or time-served apprenticeship.
• At least 2 years' experience working in a Food, FMCG, or automated production environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and effectively to plant breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance activities across production equipment.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, hygiene, and product integrity.
• Ensure equipment and processes support consistent product quality.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maintain operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational efficiencies.
• Maintain clear communication across departments to support production targets.

Skills

Fault-finding

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Electrical and/or mechanical qualification

Tools

PLC systems

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Instrumentation

Temperature control

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance TechnicianLocation: Middlesbrough (On-site)Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off

An international manufacturer within the Food / FMCG sector is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join its engineering team at a high-performing production facility in Middlesbrough.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and operational efficiency are central to business success.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of automated production equipment. The position involves responding to plant breakdowns, delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and effectively to plant breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance activities across production equipment
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, hygiene, and product integrity
• Ensure equipment and processes support consistent product quality
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maintain operational performance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational efficiencies
• Maintain clear communication across departments to support production targets

About You

• Electrical and/or mechanical qualification or time-served apprenticeship
• At least 2 years' experience working in a Food, FMCG, or automated production environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of PLC systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, instrumentation, and temperature control
• Experience working with automated production or packaging equipment
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety awareness
• Welding or fabrication experience beneficial

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to develop your career within a large global Food / FMCG manufacturer
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Pension scheme
• Health plan
• Staff discount programmes
• Generous family leave policies