Senior Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Food Production

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading food manufacturing company in Skelmersdale is looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with electrical or mechanical skills. This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £59k and a quarterly bonus, along with benefits like a subsidized canteen and shift leave. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications, a proactive mindset, and experience in a manufacturing environment. Join a supportive team focused on career progression and engineering improvements.

Benefits

Salary of c£59k

Quarterly Bonus (£1,400 - £3,200 annually)

Paid Overtime

Subsidised canteen

Staff discounts

23 Shifts leave + your birthday off

Critical Illness Cover

Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Electric Cars

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Time-served or apprenticeship-trained engineer.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Eagerness to grow, learn, and contribute to a forward-thinking engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on engineering support to keep production running smoothly.
• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance.
• Use CMMS system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Work closely with production to meet performance goals.
• Follow safety and repair best practices at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Strong electrical skillset

Proactive mindset

Team player

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or ONC/HNC preferred)

Job description

A market-leading food manufacturing company in Skelmersdale is looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with electrical or mechanical skills. This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £59k and a quarterly bonus, along with benefits like a subsidized canteen and shift leave. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications, a proactive mindset, and experience in a manufacturing environment. Join a supportive team focused on career progression and engineering improvements.