Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

  • Synergi Recruitment
  • Feb 15, 2026
Full time Trades & Services

Job Description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: North London

Salary: 54,000

Shift pattern: Monday - Friday (Days)

Our client is one of Europe's largest specialist food companies, renowned for its diverse range of authentic global foods



Job Role & Responsibilities:


Electrical-biased Maintenance Engineer responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of automated FMCG production equipment. The role focuses primarily on planned maintenance, fault-finding, and continuous improvement within a mixed-age manufacturing environment.



Key Responsibilities:


  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on automated production and packaging equipment

  • Diagnose and resolve electrical faults efficiently to minimise downtime

  • Support mechanical maintenance tasks including bearings, pumps, gearboxes, and valves

  • Work proactively to improve equipment reliability and performance

  • Operate independently during shifts while contributing to the wider engineering team

  • Support continuous improvement and CI-focused activities

  • Participate in shift cover, with flexibility to move onto nights if business needs require


The Ideal Candidate will have:


  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering via apprenticeship

  • Strong electrical bias with multi-skilled maintenance experience

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar FMCG or manufacturing environment (food preferred, not essential)

  • Experience working on conveyors, packaging, and automated equipment

  • A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work alone on shift


Desirable Skills:


  • FMCG or food manufacturing background

  • Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset

  • Experience working with both legacy and modern machinery

  • Comfortable working within structured engineering teams and reporting lines


Benefits Include:


  • Competitive salary

  • Double day shift pattern, Monday to Friday

  • Occasional night shift requirement (additional premium, limited periods only)

  • 25 days holiday including bank holidays

  • Stable engineering team and supportive management structure


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