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Multiskilled Shift Engineer (FMCG Food)

Wrexham Permanent £48,000 - £51,000 per year View Job Description
As a multiskilled Shift Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of production machinery and site services within a fast paced food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting production targets.
  • Chance to work for a major player within in the UK's ready meal manufacturers
  • Strong UK heritage with recent investment

About Our Client

Our client is a major player within in the UK's chilled ready meal manufacturers, producing retailer own-label ready meals and prepared foods, for some of the biggest food retailers in the Country,

Job Description

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production and packaging equipment
  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and perform effective fault diagnosis and repair
  • Ensure all machinery operates in line with food safety and hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP)
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete all documentation
  • Work closely with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize performance
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations at all times
  • Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment
  • Monitor and maintain utilities (e.g., steam, refrigeration, compressed air systems)
  • Identify root causes of recurring faults and implement corrective actions



The Successful Applicant

A successful Multiskilled Shift Engineer should have:

  • Relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent)
  • Electrical certification (e.g., 18th Edition) - desirable
  • Hands-on experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance within an FMCG environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance tasks.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations in an engineering and manufacturing setting.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with colleagues.

What's on Offer

Location: Wrexham

£51,000

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 2 days and 2 nights (7am - 7pm & 7pm -7am)

Reports To: Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager

Contact
Laura Mallinson
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7073462
Phone number
+441133889065

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Maintenance, Reliability
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Wrexham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Laura Mallinson
Consultant phone
+441133889065
Job reference
JN-072026-7073462