Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Food)

CV Technical; Daventry; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Daventry is seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their on-site team. The role involves carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on various equipment, supporting improvement projects, and working closely with production to minimize downtime. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications and a strong background in both electrical and mechanical repairs. This position requires good communication skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.

Qualifications

• Formal engineering qualification is required.
• 17th or 18th Edition certification is necessary.
• Must have a strong multi-skilled background.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and diagnose faults.
• Support with utilities and facility upkeep.
• Maintain safe working practices.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical repairs

Good communication skills

Flexible approach

Education

Time-served or formally qualified in engineering

17th or 18th Edition certification

Job description

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

Daventry

Monday to Friday, 10:30 to 19:00

46,000

An established food manufacturer is looking to add a Multi-skilled Engineer to its small on-site maintenance team in Daventry. The facility supplies a range of high-volume baked goods to well-known retailers, operating in a fast-paced, clean environment.

You'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of equipment, support improvement projects, and work closely with production to minimise downtime and promote a proactive maintenance culture.

Key duties:

• Complete planned maintenance tasks and record them using the site system
• Diagnose and repair faults on electrical and mechanical equipment
• Support with utilities and facility upkeep
• Contribute to improvement initiatives and project work
• Maintain safe working practices in line with site and industry standards
• Assist and guide production with basic maintenance checks

What you'll need:

• Time-served or formally qualified in engineering
• 17th or 18th Edition certification
• Strong multi-skilled background, ideally from a food or FMCG environment
• Confident with both electrical fault finding and mechanical repairs
• Good communication skills and a flexible, hands-on approach

If this role is of interest, please get in touch to discuss further.