Multi-Skilled Engineer

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer Location: Inverclyde Industry: FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) Salary: Based on Experience About Us: We are a leading FMCG business, known for our high-quality, fast-paced production environment, where innovation and efficiency are at the core of everything we do. As we continue to expand and evolve, we are looking for a skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our maintenance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing company, supporting the smooth running of production lines and ensuring that our operations are running at peak performance. Position Overview: As a Multi-Skilled Engineer , you will be responsible for providing both mechanical and electrical maintenance support across our manufacturing plant. You will play a key role in minimising downtime, improving efficiency, and ensuring all equipment operates at optimal levels. This is a hands-on role that requires a proactive approach to maintenance and troubleshooting, with the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the business. Key Responsibilities: Maintenance and Repairs: Perform both reactive and planned preventative maintenance on a variety of manufacturing equipment, including packaging lines, conveyors, and other machinery. Troubleshooting: Quickly identify faults and breakdowns in mechanical, electrical, and control systems, ensuring minimal disruption to production. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement projects, focusing on reducing downtime, improving reliability, and enhancing overall equipment efficiency (OEE). Safety Compliance: Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues. Documentation: Keep accurate records of all maintenance work, breakdowns, and inspections in line with company procedures. Collaboration: Work closely with production teams to understand maintenance requirements and prioritise work to ensure optimal production schedules are met. Skills Development: Stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve your skillset and knowledge base. Key Skills and Experience: Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer within an FMCG or manufacturing environment. Strong background in both mechanical and electrical engineering, with the ability to work on a wide range of equipment and systems. Experience with PLCs, control systems, and automated machinery is essential. Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks effectively. Understanding of health and safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and schematics. Ideally, a formal engineering qualification (e.g. HNC, HND, or equivalent) in electrical or mechanical engineering, or relevant experience. Desirable: Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced FMCG or production environment. Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma. Knowledge of CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems). Why Join Us? Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work within a fast-paced, innovative FMCG business. Development and training opportunities to further your career in engineering. A collaborative and supportive working environment. A chance to be part of a growing company that values its employees and promotes internal growth. If you are a skilled engineer with the ability to work across both mechanical and electrical systems and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you!

Location: Inverclyde, GB

Posted Date: 5/16/2025