Multi-Skilled Engineer in Bedford, Bedfordshire

To maintain, repair and optimise plant, machinery and production equipment to ensure maximum operational availability, reliability, safety and efficiency across the business.

The role requires a hands-on, multi-skilled engineer with a strong mechanical engineering background and the ability to diagnose faults, implement effective engineering solutions and support continuous improvement within a pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging environment.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Maintenance and Breakdown Support

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery, packaging equipment, plant and associated systems.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults and equipment breakdowns promptly to minimise production downtime.
• Undertake reactive maintenance, repairs, adjustments and equipment modifications as required.
• Apply a systematic approach to fault-finding, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Provide practical engineering support to Production teams to maintain equipment performance and maximise production efficiency.
• Support the installation, commissioning and modification of machinery and equipment where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, performance and maintainability.

Mechanical and Multi-Skilled Engineering

• Apply strong mechanical engineering knowledge to maintain and repair production and packaging equipment.
• Undertake engineering fault-finding across mechanical systems and associated equipment.
• Support electrical, pneumatic and control-system fault diagnosis within the limits of training, competence and authorisation.
• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues and specialist contractors to resolve complex engineering issues.
• Recommend appropriate engineering solutions, replacement components and equipment improvements.
• Assist in assessing equipment condition and identifying potential failures before they affect production.

Essential

• Proven experience in a hands-on engineering maintenance role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and practical maintenance experience.
• Experience diagnosing faults, repairing machinery and undertaking preventative maintenance.
• A methodical approach to fault-finding and problem-solving, with the ability to identify root causes and implement lasting solutions.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and respond effectively to production-critical issues.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to safe working practices.
• Competent IT skills and the ability to complete maintenance records and technical documentation accurately.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Flexibility to support changing business and production requirements