Madoc Recruitment
City, Manchester
May 08, 2026
Full time
Job description: Our client, an international manufacturer who is renowned for its well-known household brands, is currently on the look-out for a Multi Skilled Engineer - Electrical bias to join their team. They pride themselves on being amongst the best in the industry and they are currently offering a fantastic opportunity for a talented and experienced individual to contribute to their ongoing success. We are looking for someone who is confident in taking ownership of their work, demonstrating accountability and responsibility on site. A proactive approach, positive attitude, and the ability to work well within a team are essential for success in this role. Why this might be the right role for you: They invest in training and upskilling . You would be joining a settled team where engineers tend to stay long-term. It s a highly automated site with a strong mix of electrical and mechanical work. Long-term stability. There s plenty of project work to get involved in, not just day to day breakdowns. There s ongoing investment in the site, with opportunities to get stuck into improvement projects. You would be working across a wide range of equipment - Conveyors, robotics, packaging lines, fillers, drives, flow wrappers, cappers, pumps and valves etc Job details: Ensure that preventative and reactive maintenance duties are carried out across the site. Be the first point of contact when breakdowns occur. Diagnose and resolve issues promptly to minimise downtime. Identify and support initiatives to reduce waste and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with other maintenance team members to co-ordinate repairs and maintenance activities. Liaise with the Engineering Team Manager for workload planning and technical support. Qualifications / Experience: Engineering skills obtained by a time served apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3) Previous experience within a fast-paced FMCG or food manufacturing environment (Essential). Strong fault-finding capabilities. PLC fault-finding experience. Familiar with packaging lines, drives, conveyors, rotating machinery, pumping equipment and valves. Competent in safe working procedures. What s on offer: Shift: 4 on 4 off (2 days / 2 nights) Salary: £53,600 (annual pay review) Overtime available at time and a half Holiday allowance - 24 days Pension contribution - Matched up to 8% Private Medical Insurance Employee of the month rewards Free company products On site parking Training and up-skilling opportunities Please note that we can only consider applicants who have the legal right to work in the UK.