Multi Skilled Engineer Electrical Bias

  • Madoc Recruitment
  • City, Manchester
  • May 08, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

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.