Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Robert Walters; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing FMCG company in Blackburn is seeking a Multiskilled Engineer to minimize machinery downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a strong electrical and mechanical knowledge of food processing machinery, relevant engineering qualifications, and experience in an FMCG environment. The role includes performing maintenance, diagnosing faults, and contributing to process enhancements. The position offers competitive salary, structured training, and career progression within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Structured training and development

Career progression within a growing organization

Opportunity to work with leading FMCG brands

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fault-finding within an FMCG environment.
• Understanding of HACCP, COSHH, and GMP principles.
• Competent in building electrical control systems from switchgear to software implementation.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults, ensuring all actions are recorded for trend analysis.
• Champion health, safety, and building maintenance standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and practices.

Skills

Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge of food processing machinery

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to implement preventative maintenance strategies

Education

Engineering apprenticeship with qualifications (BTEC ONC, HNC, HND in Electrical Engineering)

IEE qualification up to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

PLC fault-finding

CMMS experience

Job description

I'm currently partnered with a fast growing FMCG business in Blackburn who are looking to add a Multiskilled Engineer to their team due to department growth. You'll be focused on minimising machinery downtime, conducting preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Shift Pattern

4 on / 4 off (days / nights), 12-hour6am-6pm / 6pm-6am)

Note

No Saturday night shifts; Saturday day shift is 8 hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults, ensuring all actions are recorded for trend analysis.
• Liaise with engineering leadership to ensure parts availability.
• Minimise downtime following breakdowns.
• Mentor and coach other engineers to maintain service quality.
• Champion health, safety, and building maintenance standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and practices.

Essential Requirements

• Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge of food processing machinery.
• Engineering apprenticeship with qualifications (BTEC ONC, HNC, HND in Electrical Engineering).
• Ideally, IEE qualification up to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Proven experience in fault‑finding within an FMCG environment.
• Understanding of HACCP, COSHH, and GMP principles.
• PLC fault‑finding and CMMS experience.
• Ability to implement preventative maintenance strategies.
• Excellent communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.

Desirable Skills

• Competent in building electrical control systems from switchgear to software implementation.
• Experience driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Structured training and development.
• Opportunity to work with leading FMCG brands.
• Career progression within a growing organisation.

What's Next?

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