Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Food FMCG (Days)

Synergi Recruitment; Rainham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off shifts

Bonus 10%

Private medical insurance

Twice-yearly bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Mental health support platform

Job summary

Synergi Recruitment is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a fast-growing UK food manufacturing business. You will work on a days-only shift, performing planned and reactive maintenance, and driving improvements to reliability and quality in a modern facility.

The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical fault-finding, PLC experience, and a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement. Training and safe operating practices are key.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills, including PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across production machinery and site equipment.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults across automated equipment.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on reliability, efficiency, safety, and food quality.
• Train and support operators on safe and effective use of machinery.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, compliance and engineering documentation.
• Work with production and hygiene teams to uphold food safety and standards.

Skills

PLC systems

Three-phase

VFDs

Motors

Automation

Check weighers

Ovens

Heat sealers

Pumps

LV systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PAT testing

Electrical compliance

Job description

Synergi Recruitment is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a fast-growing UK food manufacturing business. You will work on a days-only shift, performing planned and reactive maintenance, and driving improvements to reliability and quality in a modern facility.

The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical fault-finding, PLC experience, and a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement. Training and safe operating practices are key.