Title: Multi Skilled Engineer
Location: Chester
Salary: £45,618
Industry: FMCG / Food Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Shift: Monday – Friday: Days - 8am - 4:30pm
Reporting To: Engineering Manager
Multi Skilled Engineer Benefits:
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Company pension scheme
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Holiday allowance
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Career progression and development opportunities
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Training and qualification support where required
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Opportunity to work within a well-established food manufacturing environment
Key Multi-Skilled Engineer Responsibilities:
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, servicing, repairs, and inspections across all site machinery and equipment.
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Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and electronic faults to minimise downtime and maximise plant availability.
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Work hands-on across all areas of the factory, supporting production, processing, packing, and facility operations.
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Maintain service plant and utilities, including boilers, chilled water systems, compressed air, and effluent treatment systems.
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Ensure all maintenance activities are completed to a high standard, with accurate records maintained and equipment hygienically handed back to production.
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Conduct appropriate risk assessments before undertaking maintenance work and ensure identified control measures are implemented before work begins.
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Support root cause analysis and reliability improvement activities to reduce recurring equipment failures and production losses.
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Assist with new equipment design and engineering improvement projects where required.
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Ensure machinery and engineering activities meet retailer standards and the required food safety and operator safety requirements.
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Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and maintain a strong "clean as you go" culture.
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Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, food safety, hygiene, and engineering compliance always.
Multi-Skilled Engineer Requirements:
Essential:
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Recognised electrical engineering qualification, such as an apprenticeship, ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent.
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Experience working within FMCG or Food Manufacturing
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17th or 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification.
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Multi-skilled engineering experience with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding abilities.
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Proven experience carrying out both planned preventative and reactive maintenance within a manufacturing or production environment.
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Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving engineering issues.
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Ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
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Computer literate with the ability to accurately complete maintenance and engineering records.
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Strong understanding of the importance of accurate record keeping for quality, food safety, Health & Safety, and engineering compliance.
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Strong team-working ethic and a positive, hands-on approach.
Desired:
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Mechanical engineering qualification alongside electrical qualifications.
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Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
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HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification.
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Previous experience working within a UK retailer-standard or BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing environment
