Multi-Skilled Engineer
6 days ago
Wrexham
Title: Multi Skilled Engineer Location: Chester Salary: £45,618 Industry: FMCG / Food Manufacturing Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Shift: Monday Friday: Days - 8am - 4:30pm Reporting To: Engineering Manager Multi Skilled Engineer Benefits: • Competitive salary, • Monday to Friday, days-based shift pattern, • Company pension scheme, • Holiday allowance, • Career progression and development opportunities, • Training and qualification support where required, • Opportunity to work within a well-established food manufacturing environment, • Supportive engineering and production team Key Multi-Skilled Engineer Responsibilities: • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, servicing, repairs, and inspections across all site machinery and equipment., • Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and electronic faults to minimise downtime and maximise plant availability., • Work hands-on across all areas of the factory, supporting production, processing, packing, and facility operations., • Maintain service plant and utilities, including boilers, chilled water systems, compressed air, and effluent treatment systems., • Ensure all maintenance activities are completed to a high standard, with accurate records maintained and equipment hygienically handed back to production., • Conduct appropriate risk assessments before undertaking maintenance work and ensure identified control measures are implemented before work begins., • Support root cause analysis and reliability improvement activities to reduce recurring equipment failures and production losses., • Assist with new equipment design and engineering improvement projects where required., • Ensure machinery and engineering activities meet retailer standards and the required food safety and operator safety requirements., • Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and maintain a strong "clean as you go" culture., • Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, food safety, hygiene, and engineering compliance always. Multi-Skilled Engineer Requirements: Essential: • Recognised electrical engineering qualification, such as an apprenticeship, ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent., • Experience working within FMCG or Food Manufacturing, • 17th or 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification., • Multi-skilled engineering experience with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding abilities., • Proven experience carrying out both planned preventative and reactive maintenance within a manufacturing or production environment., • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving engineering issues., • Ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a wider engineering team., • Computer literate with the ability to accurately complete maintenance and engineering records., • Strong understanding of the importance of accurate record keeping for quality, food safety, Health & Safety, and engineering compliance., • Strong team-working ethic and a positive, hands-on approach. Desired: • Mechanical engineering qualification alongside electrical qualifications., • Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering., • HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification., • Previous experience working within a UK retailer-standard or BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing environment., • Experience with root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and reliability engineering. JBRP1_UKTJ