Engineering

Multi Skilled Engineer

Multi Skilled Engineer

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE

Shift: 2 Days, 2 Nights 4 Off 6-6

Location: Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

Role Purpose:

Reporting into the Lead Technician on shift or to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for managing a site with both mechanical and electrical technologies. Attending repairing breakdowns in a timely manner to limit the impact on production. Be proactive in continuous improvements and planned maintenance activities for all site equipment and processes.

The Role – Multi Skilled Engineer  

• Actively participate in maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement tasks with a hands-on approach.
• Identify and rectify equipment faults efficiently while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Support continuous improvement by monitoring equipment performance, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Carry out routine equipment installations and support the implementation of new projects.
• Accurately log all work on the CMMS (Shire) system, maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities.
• Ensure clear shift handovers by effectively communicating key updates and actions.
• Attend SIC shift production meetings and team briefs, contributing engineering insights and priorities.
• Assist the Lead Technician in identifying and resolving key production issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for major stoppages and implement corrective measures.
• Manage contractors and oversee permit-to-work procedures, ensuring compliance with risk assessments and RAMS.
• Support training and development of apprentices and operators, ensuring knowledge transfer on equipment operation and basic maintenance.
• Maintain a safe working environment and uphold food safety, hygiene, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Deputise for the Lead Technician as required, taking on leadership responsibilities when necessary.

The Candidate – Multi Skilled Engineer 

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Recognised electrical and mechanical qualifications (ideally HNC).
• Experience in FMCG or a fast-paced manufacturing environment (desirable).
• Strong fault-finding skills and root cause analysis (RCA) experience.
• Understanding of PLCs and computer-controlled equipment (desirable).
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and personal responsibility for high standards of work.

Key Words – Multi Skilled Engineer, Shift Engineer, Dual Skilled Engineer 

Please contact (Ryan Taylor at Winsearch for more information)
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