Maintenance Engineer

Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Sector: FMCG / Food Manufacturing
Ellesmere Port
£58,000 Per Annum

Role Overview

GAP Technical is recruiting on behalf of a leading FMCG food manufacturer for an experienced Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias. This role is ideal for a disciplined engineer who is comfortable working in a high‑speed production environment, ensuring machinery performance, reliability and compliance. The position involves a blend of preventative and reactive maintenance across complex automated lines, packaging equipment, utilities and process machinery. You will work as part of a well‑structured engineering team, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring the highest levels of hygiene, safety and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown support on production and packaging machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across PLC‑controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, conveyors and automated equipment.
• Support mechanical maintenance activities including bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, gearboxes and general fabrication.
• Ensure rapid response to breakdowns to minimise downtime in a high‑volume production environment.
• Contribute to engineering root‑cause analysis, long‑term solutions and reliability‑focused improvements.
• Work to the highest standards of GMP and hygiene, ensuring all engineering activities support audit readiness.
• Maintain accurate engineering logs, calibration records, maintenance reports and compliance documentation.
• Ensure equipment and processes comply with manufacturing standards and support engineering aspects of audits.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement, waste reduction and reliability enhancement.
• Assist in the introduction and commissioning of new equipment, upgrades or automation enhancements.
• Work collaboratively with production and quality teams to refine processes and improve plant efficiency.
• Adhere to site H&S policies, risk assessments, permit‑to‑work systems and safe isolation procedures.
• Promote a safe‑working culture and communicate hazards, unsafe conditions or equipment risks promptly.
• Ensure all engineering works comply with relevant legislation and industry best practices.

Skills & Experience Required

• Essential:

• Strong electrical engineering background within FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Competence in diagnosing and repairing faults on PLC‑based systems (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi, etc.).
• Skilled in electrical maintenance: motors, drives, sensors, inverters, control circuits and automated equipment.
• Familiarity with mechanical systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, gearboxes, rollers and bearings.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of GMP, hygiene standards and manufacturing practices.

• 17th/18th Edition qualification (or equivalent).
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical or Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineering.
• Experience with OEE improvements or lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP, Shire, Maximo).
• Exposure to high‑speed packing equipment, flow wrappers, cartoners, slicers, ovens, mixers or bottling lines.

Personal Attributes

• Methodical, safety‑conscious and thorough in engineering approach.
• Cool under pressure with strong decision‑making skills during breakdowns.
• Collaborative team player who communicates clearly across departments.
• Proactive mindset with a genuine interest in continuous improvement and plant optimisation.

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Closing Date: 16/01/2026

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