Multiskilled Shift Engineer – Days/Nights, Food Manufacturing

MorePeople; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA Healthcare Cash Plan

Death in Service

Cycle to Work

Free bakery products on-site

Prize draws up to £10,000

Employee referral scheme up to £500

Job summary

MorePeople are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join a well-established food manufacturing business at its Leicester site. Working in a busy automated environment, you will maintain plant and equipment, respond to breakdowns and help maximise production uptime while upholding food safety and health & safety standards.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills and night shift experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role within food manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with automated machinery and production equipment.
• Previous experience working night shifts.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of food safety, health and safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Strong communication skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to minimise downtime.
• Maintain machinery and site services for safe operation.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve equipment performance.
• Investigate breakdowns and identify root causes.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and shift handovers.
• Cooperate with third-party contractors when needed.
• Support safe operation of automated production equipment.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Automated machinery experience

Night shift experience

Preventive maintenance

Continuous improvement

Food safety knowledge

Health and safety knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

MorePeople are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join a well-established food manufacturing business at its Leicester site. Working in a busy automated environment, you will maintain plant and equipment, respond to breakdowns and help maximise production uptime while upholding food safety and health & safety standards.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills and night shift experience.