Multiskilled Engineer: FMCG Fault-Finding & PLC Repair

Dunraven Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunraven Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer for a 3 months contract based in Birmingham. The role focuses on reactive and planned maintenance within FMCG/high-volume manufacturing environments.

You will respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults across mechanical and electrical systems, and execute repairs under the direction of the Lead Engineer. Strong CMMS use, PLC fault-finding, and safe isolation experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in FMCG/food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing.
• Fault-finding across PLCs, sensors, drives and control panels.
• Experience using CMMS to complete maintenance work orders and update asset records.
• Experience with Permit to Work and safe isolation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdown calls as the first responder on shift.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical and electrical/instrumentation systems independently.
• Carry out emergency repairs safely under Lead Engineer direction.
• Perform fault-finding on PLCs, sensors, drives and control panels.
• Carry out mechanical repairs including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps.
• Carry out electrical repairs including motors, starters, switchgear and wiring faults.
• Safely isolate and reinstate equipment under Permit to Work procedures.
• Complete CMMS breakdown work orders with accurate fault descriptions and actions taken.
• Provide technical input to Lead Engineer during RCA investigations.
• Support production restart and sign off equipment for return to service.
• Execute PPM work orders assigned by the Lead Engineer through the CMMS.
• Carry out condition monitoring including vibration, thermal imaging and lubrication.
• Perform electrical testing including insulation resistance, earth continuity and PAT.
• Inspect and maintain control panels, junction boxes and cable runs.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Fault-finding

Maintenance planning

CMMS familiarity

Permit to Work

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent

Mechanical & Electrical/E&I qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Dunraven Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer for a 3 months contract based in Birmingham. The role focuses on reactive and planned maintenance within FMCG/high-volume manufacturing environments.

You will respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults across mechanical and electrical systems, and execute repairs under the direction of the Lead Engineer. Strong CMMS use, PLC fault-finding, and safe isolation experience are essential.