MULTI-SKILLED ENGINEER
Location: Hamilton
Shift Pattern: Night Shift - 4 on / 4 off, 7pm to 7am
Salary: Up to £52,000
THE ROLE
MRD Recruitment is working with a leading manufacturing business to appoint a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their night shift engineering team based in Hamilton.
This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving a wide range of production equipment within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will play a key part in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across site.
You will work both autonomously and as part of the engineering team, delivering planned maintenance and responding to reactive breakdowns in a timely and effective manner.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to high standards
- Respond to breakdowns and emergency maintenance across production equipment
- Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs to minimise downtime
- Identify and support root cause analysis for equipment failures
- Record all maintenance activity, downtime, and parts usage on CMMS
- Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and GMP standards at all times
- Maintain workshop tools, equipment, and work areas to a high standard
- Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across site
- Contribute to engineering projects and process improvement activities
- Communicate downtime issues and corrective actions to shift management
- Support and develop production operators in basic asset care
ABOUT YOUEssential
- Apprentice trained and qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical bias)
- Previous experience in an FMCG or fast-paced production environment
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently on shift
- PC literate with experience using maintenance systems or CMMS
Desirable
- Experience in food or drinks manufacturing
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement environments
- Experience using CMMS systems
- Strong understanding of planned maintenance systems
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Quality standards
- Effective and timely completion of maintenance tasks
- Accurate CMMS data recording and system usage
- Reduction of unplanned downtime and maintenance costs
- Contribution to continuous improvement activities
Multi-Skilled Engineer - Nightshift in Hamilton employer: MRD Recruitment Careers
Join a dynamic and established manufacturing operation in Manchester as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, where you will be part of a skilled engineering team dedicated to ensuring the safety and efficiency of production equipment. With a competitive salary of up to £56,000, 25 days of annual leave, and ample training and development opportunities, this role offers a supportive work culture that values continuous improvement and teamwork. Experience a varied role in a fast-paced environment that not only prioritises your professional growth but also fosters a strong commitment to health and safety standards.
