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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Questech Recruitment Ltd
Rotherham · posted 11 August 2026
Salary
£47,000 – £50,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Category
Engineering
Location: Rotherham Salary: £47,000 - £50,000 Shift: 4 on 4 off days and nights. Industry: FMCG / Packaging Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are currently recruiting for an experienced engineer to join a busy production facility where you will play a key role in keeping high-speed manufacturing and packaging machinery running efficiently and safely. The Role Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of high-speed production and packaging equipment. You will be expected to respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults effectively and minimise production downtime in a demanding, fast-moving environment. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance. * Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on production machinery. * Maintain and troubleshoot high-speed packaging machinery. * Respond quickly to breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime. * Identify recurring faults and implement preventative solutions. * Assist with machinery installations, modifications and continuous improvement projects. * Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation. * Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with site procedures. * Work closely with production teams to maximise equipment availability and efficiency. About You The successful candidate will have: * Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. * Hands-on experience with high-speed packaging machinery – essential. * Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills. * Experience working under pressure where production downtime needs to be minimised. * A recognised engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent (Electrical). * The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team. * A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement. * Experience within FMCG, food, packaging or similar high-volume manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous. What's on Offer? * Competitive salary of up to £50,000 * Excellent training and development opportunities. * The opportunity to work with modern, high-speed manufacturing equipment. * A stable position within a growing manufacturing business
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