Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Preston, Lancashire

Energy Jobline CVL; Preston; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a food manufacturing facility in Preston. The role offers up to £56,500, with rotating 12-hour shifts allowing for long weekends. Candidates should possess strong technical skills and have experience in automated manufacturing, preferably in food or FMCG. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, conducting maintenance, and troubleshooting issues. Benefits include enhanced annual leave and private health insurance.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave which increases with length of service

Private health insurance including life cover

Additional technical training for skills and career progression

Enhanced company sick pay and pension

Qualifications

• Experienced in a maintenance role within automated manufacturing, ideally in food/FMCG.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and GMP compliance.
• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance support across all production areas.
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues.
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Highlight areas for performance improvement and reliability across the site.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Analytical and systematic problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and organizational skills

Education

Qualified to HNC level or above (electrical or mechanical)

Tools

CMMS systems

MS Office tools

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Food Manufacturing
Preston

Up to £56,500 (dependent on multi skill level & experience)

12 hour days & nights - rotates to give two long weekends in every four weeks.

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave which increase with length of service
• Private health insurance - including life cover (4 X annual salary)
• Additional technical training tailored to develop skills and career progression within the business
• Enhanced company sick pay and pension

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and GMP compliance
• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance support across all production areas
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime
• Highlight areas for performance improvement and reliability across the site

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC level or above (electrical or mechanical)
• Experienced in a maintenance role within automated manufacturing with food / FMCG being highly advantageous
• Strong technical skills and familiarity with CMMS systems and MS Office tools
• Analytical and systematic approach to problem-solving
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced production environment
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills

Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours.

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.