Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Recruti4staff; Telford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a permanent position in Telford. The role involves fault finding, PLC programming, and addressing machine performance issues within the food manufacturing industry. Ideal candidates will have strong electrical and mechanical skills, with experience in the food sector. This position offers a starting salary of £34,292 and includes a rotating shift pattern, free parking, and a company pension plan.

Benefits

Starting salary of £34,292 per annum

Rotating 12-hour shift pattern

Permanent position

Free parking

Company pension plan

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience within the food or processing industry essential.
• Prepared to learn new techniques & technology.
• 17th or 18th edition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and deal with day-to-day breakdowns.
• Root cause analysis of all faults and implement changes.
• Monitor machine performance and provide reactive support.

Skills

Experience within the food or processing industry

PLC programming and fault diagnosis

Multi-skilled position (70% Electrical, 30% Mechanical)

Education

City & Guilds Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

BTEC National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7 PLCs

Job description

Job Overview

Recruit4staff are proud to be representing their client, a leading FMCG in their search for a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to work in their leading facility in Telford.

Due to a potential retirement, the company is looking to add to their current team of Engineers. They are looking for someone who has experience within the food manufacturing / food packaging industry.

This role is multi‑skilled but is electrically biased (70% Electrical / 30% Mechanical).

Key Benefits and Details

• Starting salary of £34,292 per annum
• Rotating 12‑hour shift pattern (days & nights)
• Permanent position
• Free parking
• Company pension plan
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays

The Role – Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Fault finding
• Deal with the day‑to‑day breakdowns and changeovers.
• Be involved in getting to the root cause of the problem and find ways to prevent the problems from happening again.
• PLC programming and fault diagnosis
• Root cause analysis of all faults, plan and implement changes
• Deliver electrical and mechanical changes
• Monitor machine performance and provide reactive support for breakdowns
• Replace parts removed from machines and complete correct documentation
• Ensure that communication is effectively maintained with the Section Leader / Shift Manager / Senior Engineer

What our client is looking for in a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Experience within the food or processing industry essential
• Multi‑skilled position, 70% Electrical, 30% Mechanical
• Prepared to learn new techniques & technology.
• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs - Highly advantageous
• City & Guilds Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or BTEC National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 17th or 18th edition is preferred

Key Skills or Similar Job Titles

Shift Engineer, Factory Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Electrically Biased, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multi‑Skilled Maintenance, Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance

Commutable From

Telford / Shrewsbury / Wolverhampton / Bridgnorth / Market Drayton / Newport / Cannock

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.