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Posted 01 August, 2026

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Search & Select Limited
Wisbech, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Our client is a global leader in the frozen food manufacturing sector, specialising in high-quality potato products supplied to retail and food-service markets worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, they continue to be a trusted partner to some of the world's leading food brands and restaurant groups.

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We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias Preferred) to join a highly automated manufacturing environment operating a 24/7 production facility. Working a rotating days and nights shift pattern, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement activities to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

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\nKey Responsibilities:\n
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    Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across automated production equipment.

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    Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.

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    Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

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    Work safely in line with health & safety, food safety and GMP standards.

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    Record maintenance activities using a CMMS.

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    Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure efficient plant performance.

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\nThe Ideal Candidate will have:\n
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    A recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent).

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    At least 3 years' maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

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    Strong electrical fault-finding skills with mechanical maintenance knowledge.

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    Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on automated equipment.

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    Exposure to PLC-controlled machinery and fault finding.

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    Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced shift environment.

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\nDesirable Skills:\n
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    Experience within Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Beverage, Packaging, Pharmaceutical or other automated production environments.

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    Knowledge of SAP, SCADA, LOTO, GMP and Food Safety.

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    Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Permit to Work systems and contractor management.

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    Experience working on conveyors, packaging machinery, motors, pumps, valves, pneumatic, hydraulics, VSDs and PLC-controlled equipment.

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    Ex-Forces engineers with strong maintenance and fault-finding experience are encouraged to apply.

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\nBenefits Include:\n
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    Competitive salary.

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    Rotating 12-hour days and nights shift pattern.

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    Ongoing technical training and development.

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    Exposure to highly automated manufacturing equipment.

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    Opportunities to develop electrical, automation, SAP and SCADA knowledge.

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    Long-term career progression within the engineering function.

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    A strong culture focused on reliability, continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

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If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.

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