Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

KPI Recruiting; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a 3-month contract. You'll deliver maintenance support in a fast-paced FMCG environment, focusing on preventing downtime and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate must possess a mechanical/electrical engineering qualification and strong fault-finding skills, alongside experience in a manufacturing setup. The position offers a competitive salary of £53,000, working on a 4 on 4 off schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a food, FMCG, or similar fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently on nights and manage priorities efficiently.
• Available to start at short notice and commit to the full 3-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a wide range of equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise production downtime.
• Support site engineering projects and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Time‑served engineer

Fault‑finding skills

Independence

Understanding of health and safety practices

Education

Recognised mechanical and/or electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Tools

PLC fault finding (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Merseyside

4 on 4 off (2 days/2nights)

£53,000

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a fast‑paced FMCG manufacturing facility. The role is responsible for delivering site‑wide maintenance support, ensuring minimal downtime, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a wide range of equipment
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise production downtime
• Support site engineering projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement activities
• Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems across the production site
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to identify and resolve technical issues
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with site health, safety, and hygiene standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and shift handovers

Skills & Experience

• Time‑served engineer with a recognised mechanical and/or electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a food, FMCG, or similar fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Strong fault‑finding skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to work independently on nights and manage priorities efficiently
• Excellent understanding of health and safety practices in a manufacturing setting
• Available to start at short notice and commit to the full 3‑month contract
• Experience with PLC fault finding (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.)
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards