Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Food Production

DO & CO; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site meals

Refer a Friend Scheme

In-house training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO London seeks a fully skilled maintenance engineer to join our high-performance engineering team at the production facility. You will provide technical support across manufacturing and packaging lines to ensure equipment reliability and minimal downtime.

Key tasks include PPM, diagnosing faults, supporting line optimisation, maintaining CMMS records, and upholding food safety and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• Time-served Engineer or equivalent qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 in Engineering discipline – Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled)
• Proven experience in a fast-moving, semi-automated manufacturing environment (preferably food, beverage, or FMCG)
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical fault finding, and PLC-controlled equipment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement principles
• Gas safety certification
• 17th/18th Edition Electrical qualification (if electrically biased)

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production and packaging equipment
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults in a timely and safe manner
• Support line optimisation and process improvement initiatives to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Work collaboratively with production and quality teams to ensure operational targets are met
• Maintain accurate maintenance and downtime records through the CMMS system
• Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards always

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Lean Manufacturing

CI principles

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

PLC‑controlled equipment

DAF plant operations

Job description

DO & CO London seeks a fully skilled maintenance engineer to join our high-performance engineering team at the production facility. You will provide technical support across manufacturing and packaging lines to ensure equipment reliability and minimal downtime.

Key tasks include PPM, diagnosing faults, supporting line optimisation, maintaining CMMS records, and upholding food safety and health & safety standards.