Job Description Title: Multi Skilled Engineer n Location: Chester n Salary: £45,618 n Industry: FMCG / Food Manufacturing n Job Type: Permanent, Full Time n Shift: Monday – Friday: Days – 8am – 4:30pm n Reporting To: Engineering Manager n n Multi Skilled Engineer Benefits: n n Competitive salary n Monday to Friday, days-based shift pattern n Company pension scheme n Holiday allowance n Career progression and development opportunities n Training and qualification support where required n Opportunity to work within a well-established food manufacturing environment n Supportive engineering and production team n n n Key Multi-Skilled Engineer Responsibilities: n n Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, servicing, repairs, and inspections across all site machinery and equipment. n Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and electronic faults to minimise downtime and maximise plant availability. n Work hands-on across all areas of the factory, supporting production, processing, packing, and facility operations. n Maintain service plant and utilities, including boilers, chilled water systems, compressed air, and effluent treatment systems. n Ensure all maintenance activities are completed to a high standard, with accurate records maintained and equipment hygienically handed back to production. n Conduct appropriate risk assessments before undertaking maintenance work and ensure identified control measures are implemented before work begins. n Support root cause analysis and reliability improvement activities to reduce recurring equipment failures and production losses. n Assist with new equipment design and engineering improvement projects where required. n Ensure machinery and engineering activities meet retailer standards and the required food safety and operator safety requirements. n Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and maintain a strong “clean as you go” culture. n Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, food safety, hygiene, and engineering compliance always. n n n Multi-Skilled Engineer Requirements: n Essential: n n Recognised electrical engineering qualification, such as an apprenticeship, ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent. n Experience working within FMCG or Food Manufacturing n 17th or 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification. n Multi-skilled engineering experience with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding abilities. n Proven experience carrying out both planned preventative and reactive maintenance within a manufacturing or production environment. n Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving engineering issues. n Ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a wider engineering team. n Computer literate with the ability to accurately complete maintenance and engineering records. n Strong understanding of the importance of accurate record keeping for quality, food safety, Health & Safety, and engineering compliance. n Strong team-working ethic and a positive, hands-on approach. n n Desired: n n Mechanical engineering qualification alongside electrical qualifications. n Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering. n HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification. n Previous experience working within a UK retailer-standard or BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing environment. n Experience with root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and reliability engineering. n n n JBRP1_UKTJ
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