Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer — PLC & Automation

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Upton; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. The role involves planned preventive maintenance, breakdown response, and support of continuous improvement projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing, strong fault-finding skills, and relevant engineering qualifications. The position offers a salary of up to £51,000 per annum and a supportive team environment with development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to online and high-street discount schemes

A range of employee benefits

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment as a multiskilled maintenance engineer.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (apprentice trained, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM).
• Respond to breakdowns and fault-find across various systems.
• Use CMMS to record work and manage assets.
• Support continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Multiskilled maintenance engineering

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)

PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

Job description

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. The role involves planned preventive maintenance, breakdown response, and support of continuous improvement projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing, strong fault-finding skills, and relevant engineering qualifications. The position offers a salary of up to £51,000 per annum and a supportive team environment with development opportunities.