Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Convertech, Inc.; Daventry; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Daventry seeks a multi-skilled engineer for a Monday - Friday mid-shift role. Responsibilities include conducting maintenance, planning PPMs, and working with the production team to minimize downtime. Ideal candidates should have prior food industry experience, strong technical skills, and hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in plant maintenance. This role offers a supportive environment, 28 days holiday, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Opportunity to buy holiday

Qualifications

• Must have experience in maintenance within the food industry.
• Should possess strong technical background.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance and PPMs.
• Use electrical and mechanical skill sets.
• Diagnose faults to identify breakdown causes.
• Support continuous improvement projects on site.
• Work efficiently with production team.

Skills

Experience in maintenance within the food industry

Strong technical background

Good verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility to cover shifts

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 or apprenticeship in Plant Maintenance or associated fields

Job description

Overview

Are you a multi-skilled engineer looking for a role where you can work the Monday - Friday mid shift? This food manufacturing business has gone from strength to strength and is one of the market leaders in baked goods. They are looking to strengthen the maintenance team in Daventry with a multi-skilled engineer who has had previous experience in the food manufacturing industry.

You will be tasked with ensuring all tasks are completed, planning PPMs, managing the stores and ordering parts and getting stuck in when needed to attend breakdowns so production is back up and running as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive maintenance and PPMs.
• Using both electrical and mechanical skill sets.
• Diagnosing faults to find the root cause of breakdowns.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects on site.
• Working efficiently with the production team to minimise downtime.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance within the food industry.
• Strong technical background with good verbal and written communication skills.
• NVQ Level 3 or apprenticeship in Plant Maintenance or associated fields.
• Ability to execute inspections/verification tasks as per the Maintenance Plan.
• Understanding of good housekeeping practices, including 5S methodology.
• Willingness to support and coach production teams on machine inspections and basic maintenance.
• Flexibility to cover shifts during periods of holiday and to participate in small project work as required.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality culture activities.

Benefits and Schedule

• Monday - Friday 10.30am - 7pm 05.30 - 3pm
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive working environment.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Opportunity to buy holiday.
• £48000