Multiskilled Engineer – 4 on/4 off Day Shift (FMCG)

MRD Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

MRD Recruitment is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Engineer for a leading food manufacturing business in Hamilton. The role focuses on maintaining production equipment, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance and supporting site reliability.

Reporting to the Engineering Shift Manager, you will diagnose faults, perform repairs and drive continuous improvement to maximise uptime while upholding safety, quality and productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with a recognised engineering qualification.
• Previous experience working as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Good understanding of health & safety and engineering best practice.
• Experience using CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and complete repairs efficiently.
• Respond to breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Accurately record maintenance activity using the site's CMMS system.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maintain output.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with health & safety, food safety and quality standards.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across engineering areas and workshops.
• Support operators with basic asset care and equipment understanding.

Skills

Apprenticeship

FMCG maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

CMMS experience

Health & safety

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

MRD Recruitment is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Engineer for a leading food manufacturing business in Hamilton. The role focuses on maintaining production equipment, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance and supporting site reliability.

Reporting to the Engineering Shift Manager, you will diagnose faults, perform repairs and drive continuous improvement to maximise uptime while upholding safety, quality and productivity standards.