Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Full-time | Leek, UK
Date posted: 8th September 2026
On-site, 40 hours per week (rotating shifts: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm, Monday–Friday)
We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team at our nutritional powder manufacturing facility in Leek. This is a hands-on role at the heart of a fast-paced, dry-blending, nut-free and waterless production environment, where your mechanical and electrical expertise will directly keep production running, product safe, and standards high.
You'll carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, fault-find across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control systems, and play a key role in continuous improvement, project delivery and sustainability initiatives across the site.
What You'll Be Doing
Carry out planned preventative and predictive maintenance to keep equipment reliable and downtime low
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control system faults, responding quickly to breakdowns
Maintain and fault-find HVAC systems, including air handling units, extract systems, filtration and environmental controls that protect product quality and food safety
Carry out electrical fault-finding, installation and modification work in line with regulations and site standards
Support PLC fault-finding and diagnostics on automated production systems and conveyors
Contribute to Lean, TPM, Kaizen and continuous improvement activity, including root cause analysis
Support engineering and capital investment projects, from installation and commissioning through to optimisation
Supervise contractors on site and ensure work meets safety and quality standards
Maintain accurate records within the CMMS and support effective spares and stock control
Work to strict food safety, allergen management, GMP and BRCGS standards within a nut-free, waterless environment
Support the site's environmental and sustainability goals through responsible, efficient engineering practice
What We're Looking For
Essential
HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent working experience
Recognised multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship, with a Level 3 qualification (or above) in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering
DSEAR/ATEX awareness
Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, pharmaceutical or another regulated manufacturing environment
HVAC experience, including industrial air handling, filtration and humidity control in an FMCG or food setting
Electrical installation and modification experience
Lean Manufacturing, TPM or continuous improvement experience
Project engineering experience
Working knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP and GMP
Experience in an allergen-controlled manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience with planned preventative maintenance and CMMS systems
Ability to read mechanical, electrical and pneumatic drawings
Experience working with automated production equipment
Desirable
Experience with nutritional powders, dry blending, dairy or pharmaceutical manufacturing
Sachet filling, packaging machinery or conveyor systems experience
PLC fault-finding and programming knowledge
HVAC, refrigeration, steam or boiler systems experience
What You're Like
A proactive, hands-on engineer with a genuine can-do attitude
A logical, structured approach to fault-finding, with strong attention to detail
Calm and professional under pressure, with a collaborative approach to teamwork
Self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable working independently in a fast-changing environment
Committed to safety, quality and continuous learning