Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Food Production (4on/4off)

Northampton Business Directory; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure smooth operations through effective maintenance. This role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, with a competitive salary of up to £53,000 per year. You will perform both planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of equipment and collaborate closely with production teams. The company values ongoing training and career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Ongoing training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, ideally in food production or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and continuous improvement/PPM practices.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset to keep production running efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC systems quickly to minimise downtime.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) to avoid breakdowns.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC systems

Problem-solving mindset

Education

BTEC/ONC in Electrical Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship/HNC

Job description

A leading food production company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure smooth operations through effective maintenance. This role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, with a competitive salary of up to £53,000 per year. You will perform both planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of equipment and collaborate closely with production teams. The company values ongoing training and career development within a supportive environment.