At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure production equipment runs smoothly with maintenance and repairs.
- Company: Leading UK poultry manufacturer focused on quality and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, fixed shifts, overtime, and career stability.
- Other info: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities available.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact in food production.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical maintenance and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 38000 £ per year.
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.
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.
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Days only in Suffolk employer: Synergi Search & Select Limited
Join a forward-thinking FMCG manufacturer in Boston, where your skills as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will be truly valued. With significant investments in state-of-the-art machinery and a commitment to employee development, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and teamwork. Enjoy a competitive shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, allowing for a balanced work-life experience while contributing to meaningful projects.
Contact Details:
Synergi Search & Select Limited Recruitment Team
