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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer


Company : Robert Walters


Location : Blackburn, England


Created : 2026-01-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

I'm currently partnered with a fast growing FMCG business in Blackburn who are looking to add a Multiskilled Engineer to their team due to department growth. You'll be focused on minimising machinery downtime, conducting preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast paced manufacturing environment. Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (days/nights), 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) Note: No Saturday night shifts; Saturday day shift is 8 hours. Key Responsibilities Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on equipment. Diagnose and repair faults, ensuring all actions are recorded for trend analysis. Liaise with engineering leadership to ensure parts availability. Minimise downtime following breakdowns. Mentor and coach other engineers to maintain service quality. Champion health, safety, and building maintenance standards. Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and practices. Essential Requirements Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge of food processing machinery. Engineering apprenticeship with qualifications (BTEC ONC, HNC, HND in Electrical Engineering). Ideally, IEE qualification up to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. Proven experience in fault-finding within an FMCG environment. Understanding of HACCP, COSHH, and GMP principles. PLC fault-finding and CMMS experience. Ability to implement preventative maintenance strategies. Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Desirable Skills Competent in building electrical control systems from switchgear to software implementation. Experience driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Structured training and development. Opportunity to work with leading FMCG brands. Career progression within a growing organisation. What's Next? If you're interested in this role, please apply today or contact us for more information. Know someone who might be a great fit? Refer them to us and, if they're successfully placed, you'll receive a 200 referral bonus as a thank you. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates TPBN1_UKTJ