Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

I'm currently partnered with a fast growing FMCG business in Blackburn who are looking to add a Multiskilled Engineer to their team due to department growth. You'll be focused on minimising machinery downtime, conducting preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast paced manufacturing environment.

4 on / 4 off (days / nights), 12-hour6am-6pm / 6pm-6am)

No Saturday night shifts;
Saturday day shift is 8 hours.

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults, ensuring all actions are recorded for trend analysis.
• Liaise with engineering leadership to ensure parts availability.
• Minimise downtime following breakdowns.
• Mentor and coach other engineers to maintain service quality.
• Champion health, safety, and building maintenance standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and practices.

• Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge of food processing machinery.
• Engineering apprenticeship with qualifications (BTEC ONC, HNC, HND in Electrical Engineering).
• Ideally, IEE qualification up to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Proven experience in fault‑finding within an FMCG environment.
• Understanding of HACCP, COSHH, and GMP principles.
• PLC fault‑finding and CMMS experience.
• Ability to implement preventative maintenance strategies.
• Excellent communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.

• Competent in building electrical control systems from switch gear to software implementation.
• Experience driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Structured training and development.
• Opportunity to work with leading FMCG brands.
• Career progression within a growing organisation.

If you're interested in this role, please apply today or contact us for more information.

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