Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment

Our client is a global leader in the frozen food manufacturing sector, specialising in high-quality potato products supplied to retail and food-service markets worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, they continue to be a trusted partner to some of the world's leading food brands and restaurant groups.



Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias Preferred) to join a highly automated manufacturing environment operating a 24/7 production facility. Working a rotating days and nights shift pattern, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement activities to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across automated production equipment.

  • Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.

  • Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

  • Work safely in line with health & safety, food safety and GMP standards.

  • Record maintenance activities using a CMMS.

  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure efficient plant performance.



The Ideal Candidate will have:

  • A recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent).

  • At least 3 years' maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong electrical fault-finding skills with mechanical maintenance knowledge.

  • Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on automated equipment.

  • Exposure to PLC-controlled machinery and fault finding.

  • Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced shift environment.



Desirable Skills:

  • Experience within Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Beverage, Packaging, Pharmaceutical or other automated production environments.

  • Knowledge of SAP, SCADA, LOTO, GMP and Food Safety.

  • Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Permit to Work systems and contractor management.

  • Experience working on conveyors, packaging machinery, motors, pumps, valves, pneumatic, hydraulics, VSDs and PLC-controlled equipment.

  • Ex-Forces engineers with strong maintenance and fault-finding experience are encouraged to apply.



Benefits Include:

  • Competitive salary.

  • Rotating 12-hour days and nights shift pattern.

  • Ongoing technical training and development.

  • Exposure to highly automated manufacturing equipment.

  • Opportunities to develop electrical, automation, SAP and SCADA knowledge.

  • Long-term career progression within the engineering function.

  • A strong culture focused on reliability, continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.

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