Multi Skilled Engineer

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MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wisbech

Salary: £43,(Apply online only) -£44,(Apply online only)

Shift: Days - 8:00am-5:00pm (9-hour shifts)

Job Role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a market-leading FMCG manufacturer operating highly automated production and packaging equipment.

This is a day-based position within a close-knit and high-performing engineering team. The business invests heavily in its people and technology, offering engineers autonomy, project exposure and the chance to work on continuous improvement initiatives including robotics projects.

The successful Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and improving production machinery and site services, supporting both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown activities across the site.

This is a business where Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers are trusted to self-organise - you will not be micromanaged and will be expected to take ownership of your work.

Sector - FMCG Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer 

Multi Skilled Maintenance Experience within a manufacturing environment.  

Engineering Qualification

Hands-on experience with both pre-planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability

Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Experience maintaining automated machinery

Experience working on electrical and mechanical fault

Desirable Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Food manufacturing experience

Experience supporting robotics projects

PLC fault finding experience

Ability to carry out overhauls and continuous improvement project work

The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Will Benefit From:

Salary up to £44,(Apply online only)

Working for a stable, growing FMCG manufacturer

Day-based shift pattern

Exposure to project and continuous improvement work

Supportive and high-performing engineering team

Overtime opportunities

Additional Information

No holidays can be taken in December due to peak production (apart from Christmas Day) 

The team is close-knit, high energy and passionate about driving and maintaining engineering standards.

This role would suit someone who takes pride in their work and thrives in a collaborative, hardworking environment.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Savannah Wells  at Pioneer Selection - (url removed) / (phone number removed)

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. 

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details

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