Multiskilled Engineer (FMCG)

Michael Page; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pattern: weekly rotations (6-2,

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer and team lead for a highly automated FMCG production facility in the United Kingdom. You will lead the engineering team, manage reactive and planned maintenance, and collaborate with production to minimise downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

The role requires electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications, strong fault-finding across electrical and mechanical systems, and PLC exposure (programming not required).

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Apprenticeship, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environment (food industry desirable).
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs, sensors, motors, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the engineering team to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment to minimise downtime.
• Implement and monitor preventative maintenance programmes to enhance equipment reliability.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards across all engineering activities.
• Coordinate with production teams to address technical challenges and optimise processes.
• Manage budgets and resources to achieve engineering objectives effectively.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
• Prepare and present reports on engineering performance and project progress.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

PLC fault finding

Sensors

Motors

Conveyors

Robots

Mincers & Grinders

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer and team lead, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of plant equipment through both reactive and planned maintenance. You'll work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness.

Client Details

Our client is an international, leading manufacturer within the food production sector, currently seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer and team lead to join their growing engineering team at a highly automated production facility.

Description

• Lead and motivate the engineering team to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment to minimise downtime.
• Implement and monitor preventative maintenance programmes to enhance equipment reliability.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards across all engineering activities.
• Coordinate with production teams to address technical challenges and optimise processes.
• Manage budgets and resources to achieve engineering objectives effectively.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
• Prepare and present reports on engineering performance and project progress.

Electrical experience required:

• Sensors (fixing)
• Motor swaps
• PLC experience (programming not required) PLC interrogation & modification required
• Fault investigation (up to PLC level)
• Inverter drives
• 3phase - installation & maintenance
• Fault finding

Mechanical experience required:

• Bearings and pneumatics
• Conveyors (fixes and mends)
• Fabrication e.g. making brackets/ repairs
• Will be working on machinery such as:
• Robots
• Conveyors
• Mincers & Grinders
• (Not much with hydraulics)

Profile

• Qualified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Apprenticeship, NVQ, or equivalent)
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment (food industry desirable)
• Strong fault-finding skills across both electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of PLCs, sensors, motors, and control systems
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities
• Flexible to work shifts, including weekends where required

Job Offer

Weekly rotation shift pattern: 6-2, 2-10, 10-6.