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Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Salary: £46,000 per annum (Negotiable based on experience)
Shift Pattern: Continental Shifts (4 on 4 off, Days and Nights, 12 hour shifts)

Overview:
My client is seeking a highly skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join our team in a leading food manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of our production equipment, playing a key part in maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

* Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance across production equipment to ensure maximum uptime.

* Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.

* Conduct routine checks, inspections, and repairs to identify potential issues before they cause downtime.

* Support production teams in ensuring smooth operation and efficiency of manufacturing processes.

* Implement planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance as required.

* Work on electrical circuits, control panels, and instrumentation, while also addressing mechanical issues.

* Provide technical support to operations and assist in process improvement initiatives.

* Maintain and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

* Be part of a team that supports the continuous improvement of plant performance and operational reliability.

Required Skills & Experience:

* Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer, ideally within a food manufacturing or similar fast-paced production environment.

* Strong electrical background with experience in fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs.

* Mechanical knowledge to support engineering work across various types of machinery.

* Knowledge of PLC systems, electrical control panels, and automation.

* Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to work under pressure.

* Experience working in a Continental shift pattern or willingness to work a rotating shift schedule.

* A proactive attitude, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

* Relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent).

* Experience working with food manufacturing machinery is highly desirable.

Benefits:

* Competitive salary of £46,000 per annum.

* Overtime opportunities for additional earnings.

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

* Comprehensive training and development opportunities.

* Pension scheme and other employee benefits.

Please give Lauren Byrne a call on (phone number removed)