Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (4 On 4 Off)

Major Talent; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a critical food manufacturing site in West Bromwich. This hands-on role involves maintaining equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring efficient operations. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £49,000, 12-hour shifts, generous holiday, and excellent career development opportunities in a collaborative engineering culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary of up to £49,000

12-hour shifts

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme (3% employer contribution)

Development opportunities and progression pathways

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience post-qualification, ideally in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Apprentice trained with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Skilled in fault finding, repair, and problem solving under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Respond to line breakdowns urgently to minimise downtime.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is undertaken in line with OEE recommendations.
• Maintain engineering workshop and toolboxes in a clean condition.

Skills

Fault finding

Repair

Problem solving under pressure

Continuous Improvement methods

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical and electrical disciplines

Tools

17th Edition Electrical Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Overview

Major Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading food manufacturing site in West Bromwich. The site is a critical part of the UK food supply chain, producing products for major retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, M&S, Aldi, and Lidl, and is currently benefiting from significant investment in people, equipment, and processes.

In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of equipment, including cutting machines, packaging lines, and quality control systems such as metal detectors and X-rays. You'll respond to breakdowns, troubleshoot issues, and implement preventative maintenance schedules to ensure the site runs efficiently and safely. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance performance and productivity.

The role offers a dynamic, fast-paced working environment, competitive pay, and excellent career development opportunities. You'll join a supportive team where your expertise directly impacts the quality and reliability of products enjoyed by millions of customers every week.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of up to £49,000 (dependent on experience)
• 12-hour shifts, 4 on, 4 off (4 days, 4 nights)
• 6am - 6pm / 6pm - 6am rotating
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (32 days)
• Pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
• Excellent job security with a well-established, growing business
• Development opportunities through training, continuous improvement projects, and exposure to new equipment
• Progression pathways – strong history of promoting within engineering and management teams
• A collaborative engineering culture where your contribution makes a visible difference
• The chance to be part of a site focused on modernisation, investment, and long-term growth

Key Responsibilities

• As part of the Engineering Shift Team, respond to line breakdowns urgently and in a timely manner to minimise line downtime.
• Respond to engineering and facility queries raised by departments.
• Comply with site policies and procedures to ensure a safe and efficient working environment for all employees.
• Ensure Site and Departmental KPI targets are met.
• Maintain engineering workshop, toolboxes, spares, etc. in a clean and tidy condition at all times.
• Ensure preventative maintenance (PPMs) are undertaken in line with OEE recommendations.
• Involvement with Continuous Improvement initiatives as required.
• Adopt a continuous learning approach to work to ensure your skill matches the role and site requirements.
• Work with colleagues from all functions in a cooperative and positive manner.
• Work in line with the company Behaviours (ADART).
• Adopt a flexible approach to work which might include covering for colleagues when absent due to sickness or holidays.
• Any other tasks which might be required from time to time and for which you are suitably qualified.
• Provide excellent and efficient customer service to the site teams.
• Work as part of the whole engineering function.

About You

• Apprentice trained with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Minimum three years' experience post-qualification, ideally in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Skilled in fault finding, repair, and problem solving under pressure.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methods (Six Sigma, 5S, Lean).
• 17th Edition Electrical Certificate and IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) preferred.
• A flexible, proactive engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values teamwork.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV highlighting your relevant experience. If shortlisted, we’ll be in touch within 2 working days.

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