Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

TXM Recruit; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 40,992 - 55,460; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is recruiting for two Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a well-established food manufacturing business in Uttoxeter. Working on continental shifts, you will maintain production equipment and contribute to high uptime.

You should have an engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, and experience with electrical or mechanical maintenance in manufacturing. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a strong team focus.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Proven maintenance engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with automated production and packaging equipment.
• Safety-focused with commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility for continental shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs.
• Perform both electrical and mechanical maintenance activities as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve production performance.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with health, safety and food safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site\'s maintenance management system.
• Work with production and engineering teams to minimise disruption and maximise output.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning and continuous improvement of production equipment.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Fault-finding

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Continental shift experience

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

Maintenance management system

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Uttoxeter

Salary: 48,226.25 per annum

Shift Pattern: Continental Shifts

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for two Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a well-established food manufacturing business based in Uttoxeter. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are qualified in either an electrical or mechanical discipline and are looking to further their career within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.

Working on a continental shift pattern, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and performance of production equipment, helping to maximise plant uptime while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and food hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs.
• Perform both electrical and mechanical maintenance activities as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce downtime and improve production performance.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed in line with health and safety, food safety, and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site\'s maintenance management system.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise disruption and maximise output.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of production equipment.

About You

We\'re looking for an engineer who has:

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills across both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience working with automated production and packaging equipment.
• A proactive approach with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work a continental shift pattern.