Synergi Search & Select Ltd

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Our client is a global leader in the frozen food manufacturing sector, specialising in high-quality potato products supplied to retail and food-service markets worldwide.

With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, they continue to be a trusted partner to some of the world's leading food brands and restaurant groups.


Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias Preferred) to join a highly automated manufacturing environment operating a 24/7 production facility.

Working a rotating days and nights shift pattern, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement activities to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across automated production equipment.




  • Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.




  • Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.




  • Work safely in line with health & safety, food safety and GMP standards.




  • Record maintenance activities using a CMMS.




  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure efficient plant performance.




The Ideal Candidate will have:


  • A recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent).




  • At least 3 years' maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.




  • Strong electrical fault-finding skills with mechanical maintenance knowledge.




  • Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on automated equipment.




  • Exposure to PLC-controlled machinery and fault finding.




  • Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced shift environment.




Desirable Skills:


  • Experience within Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Beverage, Packaging, Pharmaceutical or other automated production environments.




  • Knowledge of SAP, SCADA, LOTO, GMP and Food Safety.




  • Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Permit to Work systems and contractor management.




  • Experience working on conveyors, packaging machinery, motors, pumps, valves, pneumatic, hydraulics, VSDs and PLC-controlled equipment.




  • Ex-Forces engineers with strong maintenance and fault-finding experience are encouraged to apply.




Benefits Include:


  • Competitive salary.




  • Rotating 12-hour days and nights shift pattern.




  • Ongoing technical training and development.




  • Exposure to highly automated manufacturing equipment.




  • Opportunities to develop electrical, automation, SAP and SCADA knowledge.




  • Long-term career progression within the engineering function.




  • A strong culture focused on reliability, continuous improvement and engineering excellence.




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




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