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Posted 01 August, 2026

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Days only

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

Job Description

Our client is a leading UK poultry manufacturer specialising in premium and speciality poultry products. With a long-established heritage and a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, they supply major retailers and food service customers across the UK.

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\nJob Role & Key Responsibilities:\n
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We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join a busy manufacturing site operating on a fixed 4-on, 4-off shift pattern. You'll be responsible for ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently through planned preventative maintenance, rapid breakdown response, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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\nKey Responsibilities:\n
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    Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across production machinery and site services.

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    Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime.

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    Complete welding and fabrication work as required.

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    Perform first-line fault finding on electrical issues where appropriate.

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    Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS.

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    Complete maintenance documentation, handover reports and work orders.

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    Identify opportunities to improve plant reliability, efficiency and reduce costs.

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    Ensure all work is completed in line with Health & Safety, Food Safety and quality standards.

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    Maintain high housekeeping standards within engineering workshops and production areas.

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    Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maximise equipment performance.

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\nThe Ideal Candidate will have:\n
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    Experience in a mechanical maintenance engineering role within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or a similar industrial environment.

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    Strong fault-finding and repair skills on production machinery.

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    Welding and fabrication experience.

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    Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.

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    A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

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    Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

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    Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.

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\nDesirable Skills:\n
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    Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).

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    Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor systems or packaging machinery.

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    Basic electrical fault-finding experience.

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    Experience using a CMMS.

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    Previous experience within food manufacturing or other high-volume production environments.

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\nBenefits Include:\n
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    Competitive salary.

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    Fixed 4-on, 4-off shift pattern.

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    Overtime opportunities.

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    Long-term career stability within a well-established manufacturing business.

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    Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development.

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    Supportive engineering team and collaborative working environment.

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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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