Head Multi Skilled Engineer

Location: Mitcham,
Salary: £65,000 + Overtime
Hours: Days Monday to Friday

We're supporting a growing food manufacturer who are looking for a hands-on Head Multi Skilled Engineer to lead their engineering function.

This role involves managing a small team of engineers while remaining fully involved in day-to-day maintenance, fault finding, and keeping production equipment running efficiently.

You will be responsible for ensuring all machinery, from automated lines to manual equipment, is well maintained, safe and reliable.

This position needs someone proactive, organised, and confident working under pressure in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Role Responsibilities:

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  Lead and support a team of four engineers

  
  


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  Electrical and mechanical fault finding

  
  


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  Work on ovens, mixers, conveyors, bagging and slicing machinery

  
  


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  Complete daily checks, PPM, and reactive maintenance

  
  


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  Identify worn parts and manage stock ordering

  
  


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  Welding and fabrication duties when required

  
  


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  Replace motors, sensors and mechanical components

  
  


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  Ensure all H&S procedures and site policies are followed

  
  


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  Act as point of contact for contractors and complete inductions

  
  


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  Keep accurate maintenance records and documentation

  
  


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  Represent the engineering function during audits

  
  


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  Work closely with production to plan maintenance and reduce downtime

  
  

About You:

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  Multi-skilled engineer with both mechanical and electrical ability

  
  


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  Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG

  
  


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  Confident working independently and leading others

  
  


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  Strong communicator with good organisational skills

  
  


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  Engineering qualification desirable (NVQ Level 3 or similar)

  
  


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  Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility

  
  

What's on Offer:

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  £65,000 per year + overtime

  
  


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  Pension scheme

  
  


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  Uniform and safety footwear provided

  
  


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  On-site gym

  
  


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  Free parking

  
  


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  Weekly product allowance

  
  

If you're a proven Lead or Head Engineer looking for a long-term role with progression and stability, we'd love to hear from you.