Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Elec Bias)

Kingston Barnes Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established food manufacturing company is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Elec Bias) in Stroud. The role includes maintaining machinery, driving improvements in reliability, and collaborating with production teams. Candidates should have a background in food production and relevant qualifications, alongside strong mechanical and electrical skills. A competitive salary up to GBP50,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in food production.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills essential.
• IOSH Health & Safety certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all site machinery and services.
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability through planned maintenance.
• Coach team members in asset care and condition monitoring tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Continuous improvement mindset

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

HNC or City & Guilds Part 3

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Job description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Elec Bias)
Location: Stroud
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: Earlies/Lates (6am-2pm wk1 Monday-Friday / 2-10pm wk2)

Package: Up to GBP50,000

About the Company
Our client is a long-established, family-owned British food manufacturing business supplying both UK and international markets. They produce a range of high-quality products for some of the leading food companies across the globe. Working closely with UK suppliers and customers, they are committed to delivering healthy, innovative, and great-tasting products.

Job Summary
You will be responsible for proactively supporting the site operations, maintaining and repairing all site machinery and services, and driving improvements in equipment reliability through planned preventative maintenance. You will work closely with Production Team Leaders and Operators to improve performance, analyse OEE data, and implement corrective actions to maximise plant reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production operations in line with agreed health, safety, and quality standards.
• Optimise line performance to meet and exceed KPIs in equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Carry out planned maintenance activities, review their effectiveness, and implement improvements.
• Analyse line performance data regularly and take appropriate actions to improve output.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Develop systems for correct operation of equipment and improve methods to manage processes (e.g., changeovers, reaction plans).
• Take ownership of the reliability programme for specific machinery.
• Ensure performance and maintenance information is accurately recorded to support a predictive maintenance approach.
• Coach and support team members in asset care and condition monitoring tasks.

Skills & Abilities

• Proven track record of working effectively as part of a team.
• Able to use initiative and challenge current working practices.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset with the ability to embed it in the workplace culture.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to business needs.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; food production experience is essential.
• Qualified to HNC or City & Guilds Part 3 in a relevant skilled discipline, or time-served apprenticeship.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills.
• IOSH Health & Safety certification advantageous, but strong health and safety knowledge is essential.

If this role is of interest please get in contact with Ryan Guy, (phone number removed) or (url removed)