Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Westmill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Westmill is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer. This role involves maintaining and improving production equipment in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in maintenance. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a bonus scheme, and a pension plan, along with structured support from the Engineering Team Leaders.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Pension

Support from Engineering Team Leaders

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in maintenance within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical background with knowledge of bearings, pumps, gearboxes.
• Competent with electrical fault finding and repair.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Undertake mechanical maintenance including bearings, pumps, valves.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for machinery performance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical fault finding

Proactive problem-solving

Independence on shift

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or apprenticeship

Job description

Our client is one of Europe's largest specialist food companies, renowned for its diverse range of authentic global foods.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities

As a Multi‑Skilled Engineer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving a mix of both new and legacy production equipment within a fast‑paced FMCG environment. The role requires hands‑on problem‑solving skills, fault‑finding capability, and a proactive approach to maintaining high equipment reliability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of production and packaging machinery.
• Undertake mechanical maintenance including bearings, pumps, valves, and gearboxes.
• Perform electrical fault finding and basic repair work as required.
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimise machinery performance and minimise downtime.
• Work independently on shift, maintaining a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering or a completed apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar maintenance role within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment.
• A strong mechanical background with solid knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, pumps, and valves.
• Competent with electrical fault finding and repair (essential).
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently on shift.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with food or FMCG machinery
• Familiarity with conveyors and packaging systems
• Solid knowledge of mechanical systems (pumps, valves, gearboxes)
• Confident working with both older and modern equipment

Benefits Include

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Bonus scheme
• Pension
• Structured support from Engineering Team Leaders and Project Coordinators

If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!