Multi Skilled Engineer

Burton upon Trent
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Multi-Skilled Engineer - Stop Wasting Your Talent with All the Usual Suspects.

Most "engineer" roles around here are glorified conveyor-belt babysitting. Not this one. On behalf of a client actually building something ambitious and high-tech, we need a hands-on engineer who can keep serious production running and improve it without losing their mind.

Why this isn't another local plant:

You'll work on real production equipment, not toy robots.

High-volume, automated systems you'll actually influence.

Sustainability, reliability, and safety aren't just buzzwords-they matter every day.

Part of a fast-growing operation with big ambitions.

What you'll do:

Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve mixers, conveyors, pumps, chillers-real equipment that moves product.

Commission new machines and make sure they actually work.

Work hands-on with operators, contractors, and engineers to keep production running.

Keep everything safe and compliant (HACCP/GMP).

Who we want:

Multi-skilled engineer or mechanical/electrical engineer with real production experience.

Hands-on, practical, problem solver.

Can communicate clearly and get things done without drama.

Flexible and ready for a fast-growing, ambitious environment.

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