Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - FMCG Automation and CI

1000 Robert McBride Ltd; Middleton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McBride is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for our Middleton production site. You will join a cross-functional engineering team, delivering planned and reactive maintenance to maximise production speeds with minimal interruptions.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience on high-volume automated machinery, with knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical control systems. Apprenticeship or HNC/ONC in Electrical/Mechanical Eng.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working on high volume production automated machinery with knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical control systems.
• Time served apprenticeship or a HNC/ONC in an Electrical/Mechanical Engineering background.
• Strong multi-skilled Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance fault finding capabilities.
• Previous experience of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within a similar FMCG environment.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and general PC skills; able to read electrical and mechanical drawings; PLC programming advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance on automated production equipment to maximise OEE.
• Work within Permit to Work, Isolation Procedures and Risk Assessments; contribute to safety walks.
• Update SOPs and Risk Assessments; generate technical documentation.
• Collaborate with site personnel and third-party contractors for RM and new assets.
• Lead TPM autonomous maintenance and CI projects where applicable.

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical controls

Problem solving

Safety procedures

Education

Time served apprenticeship

HNC/ONC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming (adv)

MS Office

Job description

McBride is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for our Middleton production site. You will join a cross-functional engineering team, delivering planned and reactive maintenance to maximise production speeds with minimal interruptions.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience on high-volume automated machinery, with knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical control systems. Apprenticeship or HNC/ONC in Electrical/Mechanical Eng.