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Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Blackburn

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Job Title: Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £45,(Apply online only) - £50,(Apply online only)

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire 

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing environment on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, you will work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure machinery downtime is minimised through effective preventative maintenance and rapid fault resolution within a fast-paced FMCG setting.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across site machinery and production equipment
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on food processing equipment
Respond quickly to breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
Record all maintenance activities to support fault tracking and continuous improvement
Liaise with engineering leadership to ensure availability of appropriate spare parts
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and maintenance processes
Mentor and support other engineers to deliver high-quality service to production
Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance across all activities
Assist with building maintenance and site engineering projects as required

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer within an FMCG or manufacturing environment
Strong electrical and mechanical engineering capability on production machinery
Experience with PLC fault finding and process control systems
Ability to understand and support electrical control systems from switchgear through to implementation
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
Experience in executing preventative maintenance strategies
Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH, and GMP standards within food manufacturing
Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance tracking
Driven to deliver continuous improvement and engineering best practice

Essential Qualifications

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
BTEC / ONC / HNC / HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Ideally 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Desirable Experience

Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG sectors
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
Experience supporting internal H&S audits and compliance

Role Details

Employment Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern
Location: Blackburn
Salary: £45,(Apply online only) - £50,(Apply online only)

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with your availability.

For more information, please contact:

Charlie Boulton

(phone number removed)

(url removed)

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process

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