Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title – Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location – Leyland, Lancashire
Salary – £47,598 (flexible for the right candidate)
Shift – 7–7 (42 hours per week)

Job Role of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

A rare opportunity has become available for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility within a growing FMCG business. With continued investment and the addition of new production lines, this site offers a fantastic environment for engineers looking to develop technically and build a long-term career.

Working as part of a supportive engineering team, you will be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance across a wide range of modern production machinery. This role offers excellent training, development pathways, and the chance to progress within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery
• Responding to breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime and maintain efficiency
• Working on a wide range of equipment including pallet wrappers, conveyors, packaging machines, cutting machines, compressors and boilers
• Electrical fault finding on single and three-phase systems, motors, inverters, relays and drives
• Mechanical maintenance including hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, chains and belts
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across site
• Completing all maintenance documentation accurately and on time
• Working in line with health & safety, quality and operational standards

Sector – Factory Maintenance (FMCG) Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Multi-skilled maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering

Desirable Requirements

• FMCG or high-speed manufacturing experience
• Experience working with automated production equipment

The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

• Working for a market-leading, expanding manufacturing business
• Clear training and development pathways with structured training matrix
• Opportunities to progress technically or into leadership roles
• Excellent benefits package including:
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Staff shop and retail discounts
  • Free parking
  • Health support and wellbeing benefits
  • Free flu vaccine and eye care vouchers