Full job descriptionContract Personnel are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established local food processing plant, who are seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias to join their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, supporting production through effective maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement.
The Role:
As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining site equipment, ensuring production efficiency and upholding high standards of food safety, GMP and Health & Safety.
Key responsibilities include:
*Championing and maintaining Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards across the site
*Fault finding and troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical and control systems
*Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on machinery
*Monitoring and optimising production processes to maximise efficiency and performance
*Responding promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime
*Accurately recording maintenance activities and equipment performance
*Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
*Promoting and ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety policies and procedures
*Undertaking additional duties as required to support business objectives
About you:
*Recognised qualifications or certifications in multi-skilled engineering
*Proven engineering experience within a food manufacturing environment
*Experience working with PLC systems and automation
*Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and control systems maintenance
*Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals
*Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
*Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
*Flexible approach to shift work, including rotating shifts and weekend cover
*Positive, proactive and reliable
*Methodical, organised and safety-focused
*Able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing production environment
*Resilient and adaptable with a strong work ethic
Full-time, permanent
Monday to Friday;
1 week earlies 6am – 2:30pm
1 week lates 2pm – 10:30pm
Salary: up to £48,500 pa DOE
Overtime available at time and a half