Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Food Manufacturing

Preston

-51,000 - -53,500

12 hour days - rotates to give two long weekends in every four weeks

Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturer for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their modern production facility in Preston. Our client offers a structured development programme designed to develop your technical skills and earning potential and a rotating shift pattern to promote a stronger work / life balance in an industry driven by 24 hour / 365 production.

Additional benefits include:

• Enhanced annual leave which increases with length of service.
• Private health insurance - including life cover (4 x annual salary).
• Additional technical training tailored to develop skills and career progression within the business.
• Enhanced company sick pay and pension.

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer your key responsibilities include:

• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and GMP compliance.
• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance support across all production areas.
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues.
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Highlight areas for performance improvement and reliability across the site.

What You''ll Bring:

• Qualified to apprenticeship level or above (electrical or mechanical).
• Experienced in a maintenance role within automated manufacturing with food / FMCG being advantageous but not essential.
• Strong technical skills and familiarity with CMMS systems and MS Office tools.
• Analytical and systematic approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.

Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours.