Multi Skilled Technician

Anderson Knight; Laverstoke; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Knight in Hampshire is seeking a Multi-Skilled Technician to join a highly automated manufacturing and processing operation. You will deliver planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across site assets to maximise equipment availability and system performance.

You'll diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, support capital projects, and work with contractors while upholding safety, quality, and housekeeping standards in a demanding production environment.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong background in Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance.
• Experience in manufacturing environments (FMCG, process, chemical, pharma).
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance principles.
• Experience with CMMS software.
• Commitment to health, safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across site assets.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Maintain maintenance records in the CMMS.
• Assist with capital projects and equipment upgrades.
• Work with contractors and external suppliers as needed.
• Support plant optimisation and preventative maintenance improvements.
• Participate in breakdown response and first-line engineering support.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and housekeeping.
• Contribute to business continuity planning and asset management.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Preventive maintenance

CMMS

Problem solving

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS software

Siemens PLCs

VSDs / drives

Job description

Are you a skilled maintenance engineer looking for a role where you can make a real impact?

We're recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Technician to join a leading manufacturing and processing operation in Hampshire. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly automated production environment, supporting critical plant equipment, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and contributing to major engineering projects.

This role would suit an experienced maintenance professional with a strong electrical background who enjoys fault finding, problem-solving, and working as part of a high-performing engineering team.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Technician, you'll be responsible for delivering planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance activities across a complex processing facility. You'll play a key role in maximising equipment availability, improving plant performance, and ensuring all engineering activities meet required safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities across site assets.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Ensure maintenance records and asset information are accurately maintained within the CMMS system.
• Assist with delivery of capital projects and equipment upgrades.
• Work closely with contractors and external suppliers when required.
• Support plant optimisation and preventative maintenance improvement activities.
• Participate in breakdown response and first-line engineering support.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and housekeeping.
• Contribute to business continuity planning and critical asset management.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong background in either Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance.
• Experience working within manufacturing, FMCG, process, chemical, food & drink, pharmaceutical, or similar industrial environments.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance principles.
• Experience working within a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience with Siemens PLCs and fault-finding.
• Knowledge of process plant, fluid handling, or distillation equipment.
• Experience with VSDs, instrumentation, and control systems.
• CompEx qualification.
• Knowledge of hazardous area environments (ATEX).
• Mechanical maintenance experience including pumps, pipework, and fluid transfer systems.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work for a highly respected manufacturing business.
• Long-term career development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to significant engineering and improvement projects.
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're a proactive engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving equipment reliability, and making a genuine contribution to site performance, we'd love to hear from you.