Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer/Engineer

Maintenance Engineer Salary: £38,000 – £43,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Thursday – 06:00 to 14:00, Friday – 06:00 to 11:00 Shift Flexibility: May rotate to 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00 during peak periods or as business needs require Are you a hands-on, multi-skilled maintenance professional with a strong mechanical background and experience in fast-paced manufacturing? Do you thrive on keeping machines running smoothly, solving engineering problems, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement? Our client is looking for a dependable Shift Maintenance Engineer to support day-to-day maintenance and engineering needs across a high-speed production environment.

This role is ideal for someone with a solid mix of mechanical, fabrication, and general engineering experience, who enjoys both reactive work and proactive maintenance. Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on manufacturing equipment Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to reduce downtime Respond quickly to breakdowns to keep production running efficiently Support capital and improvement projects across the plant Work across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and fabrication tasks Collaborate with production teams to improve machine performance and reliability Keep accurate records of all maintenance work and equipment status Participate in relevant training and stay current with equipment and technology City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering Proven background in high-speed manufacturing (FMCG, automotive, or similar) Solid mechanical engineering skills, including: Welding and fabrication Ability to work independently and as part of a small engineering team Flexible, reliable, and solutions-focused Experience with steel packaging machinery or materials Basic electrical maintenance or PLC fault-finding skills Self-motivated with a proactive approach to maintenance Competitive salary based on experience Overtime and shift premiums available Company pension scheme On-site parking Training and career development opportunities We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data – These can be viewed on our website.