Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

  • Jelly Technical
  • Chorley, Lancashire
  • Jan 15, 2026
Full time Trades & Services

Job Description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Food Manufacturing

Preston

Up to 56,500 (dependant on multi-skilled level & experience)

12 hour days & nights - rotates to give two long weekends in every four weeks

Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturer for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their modern production facility in Preston. Our client offers a structured development programme designed to develop your technical skills and earning potential and a rotating shift pattern to promote a stronger work / life balance in an industry driven by 24 hour / 365 production.

Additional benefits include:

Enhanced annual leave which increase with length of service

Private health insurance - including life cover (4 X annual salary)

Additional technical training tailored to develop skills and career progression within the business

Enhanced company sick pay and pension

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer your key responsibilities include:

Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and GMP compliance

Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance support across all production areas

Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues

Diagnose and resolve breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime

Highlight areas for performance improvement and reliability across the site

What You'll Bring:

Qualified to HNC level or above (electrical or mechanical)

Experienced in a maintenance role within automated manufacturing with food / FMCG being highly advantageous


Strong technical skills and familiarity with CMMS systems and MS Office tools

Analytical and systematic approach to problem-solving

Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced production environment

Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills

Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours.