Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Food FMCG PLC

ETS Consulting; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

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Benefits Package

Job summary

ETS Consulting is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer for a Blackburn site. The role involves maintaining and optimising food processing machinery, performing scheduled and reactive maintenance, and reducing downtime across 4-on/4-off shifts.

You will work with a small, skilled team, carry out PPMs, log fault data for root-cause analysis, and liaise with the Engineering Manager to ensure parts availability. A strong electrical/mechanical background in FMCG is essential.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering with relevant qualifications.
• Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, especially on food processing machinery.
• Experience with fault-finding in FMCG environments and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Report to shift Team Leader and work with Factory and Production Managers to minimize downtime.
• Work within a small team of multi-disciplined engineers to perform maintenance tasks.
• Undertake preventative maintenance (PPMs) on equipment to prevent production disruption.
• Log repairs and actions to recognise recurrent faults and implement countermeasures.
• Coordinate with Engineering Manager and Senior Engineer to ensure parts availability.
• Minimise downtime after machine breakdowns and support rapid recovery.
• Comply with health, safety and environmental policies and champion H&S initiatives.
• Assist with continuous improvement of processes and practices on site.

Skills

Apprentice Trained Engineer

Fast-Paced Machinery

PPM Systems

Education

Electrical Engineering qualifications (BTEC ONC/HNC/HND)

Job description

ETS Consulting is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer for a Blackburn site. The role involves maintaining and optimising food processing machinery, performing scheduled and reactive maintenance, and reducing downtime across 4-on/4-off shifts.

You will work with a small, skilled team, carry out PPMs, log fault data for root-cause analysis, and liaise with the Engineering Manager to ensure parts availability. A strong electrical/mechanical background in FMCG is essential.