Multi-Skilled Engineer

Salary: £53,310.40 per annum
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 4:30pm-1:00am
Location: Lancashire

We're currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business in Lancashire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a business with exciting expansion plans and play a key role in maintaining and improving a busy manufacturing operation.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of production equipment, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance and minimising downtime across the site.

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a range of production and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults quickly and effectively to minimise production downtime.
• Support production teams to maximise line availability, efficiency and output.
• Identify recurring machinery faults and proactively implement solutions to improve reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns, maintenance activities and PPMs.
• Support machinery upgrades, improvement projects and wider site development.
• Manage spare parts requirements and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Carry out general building and ancillary maintenance where required.
• Communicate technical issues effectively with production and other departments.
• Work to strict food safety, hygiene, health & safety and GMP standards.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised Level 3 engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Strong experience in both electrical and mechanical fault finding and maintenance.
• Previous experience within a food manufacturing, FMCG or similar fast-paced production environment.
• Good knowledge of machinery safety, isolation procedures and LOTO.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations where applicable.
• A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Experience with PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, compressed air or other site services would be advantageous.

Why Consider the Role?

• £53,310.40 salary
• Join a well-established and expanding food manufacturing business
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and site development
• Excellent opportunity for long-term career development

If you're an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer looking for your next opportunity within Lancashire, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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