Synergi Search & Select Ltd

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Days only

Our client is a leading UK poultry manufacturer specialising in premium and speciality poultry products.

With a long-established heritage and a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, they supply major retailers and food service customers across the UK.


Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join a busy manufacturing site operating on a fixed 4-on, 4-off shift pattern.

You'll be responsible for ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently through planned preventative maintenance, rapid breakdown response, and continuous improvement initiatives.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across production machinery and site services.




  • Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime.




  • Complete welding and fabrication work as required.




  • Perform first-line fault finding on electrical issues where appropriate.




  • Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS.




  • Complete maintenance documentation, handover reports and work orders.




  • Identify opportunities to improve plant reliability, efficiency and reduce costs.




  • Ensure all work is completed in line with Health & Safety, Food Safety and quality standards.




  • Maintain high housekeeping standards within engineering workshops and production areas.




  • Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maximise equipment performance.




The Ideal Candidate will have:


  • Experience in a mechanical maintenance engineering role within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or a similar industrial environment.




  • Strong fault-finding and repair skills on production machinery.




  • Welding and fabrication experience.




  • Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.




  • A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.




  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.




  • Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.




Desirable Skills:


  • Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).




  • Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor systems or packaging machinery.




  • Basic electrical fault-finding experience.




  • Experience using a CMMS.




  • Previous experience within food manufacturing or other high-volume production environments.




Benefits Include:


  • Competitive salary.




  • Fixed 4-on, 4-off shift pattern.




  • Overtime opportunities.




  • Long-term career stability within a well-established manufacturing business.




  • Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development.




  • Supportive engineering team and collaborative working environment.




If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.




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