Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician - Food/ FMCG

Capio Spine Center Stockholm; Redcar; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fresh food sector is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician. This full-time role involves hands-on maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems to ensure efficient production in a dynamic environment. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-skilled maintenance within manufacturing, ideally food/FMCG.
• Understanding of health, safety, and hygiene in a production environment.
• 16th / 17th / 18th Edition or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately.

Skills

Fault-finding

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Food hygiene qualification

NEBOSH / IOSH or similar safety training

Job description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician - Food/ FMCG

Location: Near Howden, East Yorkshire

Salary: £32,760 + Benefits

Hours: Full-time (40-45 hours/week, Mon-Fri with flexibility for weekends and on-call cover)

Reporting To: Harvesting Manager

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity for a hands-on, proactive Multi-Skilled Technician to join a fast-paced food production site. This is a varied role with majority of your time spent on the factory floor, where you'll work on a range of mechanical and electrical systems to ensure the smooth running of production.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a range of equipment

Respond quickly to breakdowns and minimise production downtime

Work on a variety of systems including but not limited to VISCON or similar packaging lines & environmental heating and cooling systems

Ensure all machinery operates safely and efficiently in line with food safety and H&S standards

Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately and promptly

Support continuous improvement and waste-reduction initiatives

Liaise with senior teams on engineering matters and provide technical input as required

Ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and hygiene standards are upheld

Take part in on-call support and emergency breakdown coverage

Essential

Key Requirements:

Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role within manufacturing (ideally food/FMCG)

Strong fault-finding skills in both mechanical and electrical systems (50/50 ideally or slightly electrically biased)

16th / 17th/ 18th Edition or equivalent

Solid understanding of health, safety, and hygiene in a production environment

Good communication and teamworking abilities

Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and call-outs

Desirable

Food hygiene qualification

Experience working in a fresh produce facility

NEBOSH / IOSH or similar safety training

What's On Offer

28 days holiday (including bank holidays, taken in lieu)

Company pension scheme

Opportunity to work with a leading name in the fresh food sector

Scope for training and development in a secure and growing business

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