Engineering
Nottingham
Permanent
£40,000
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
Nottingham
Monday to Friday
Up to £40,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
About the Role
We’re recruiting for a rapidly growing manufacturing site in Nottingham that’s building out a new engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, multiskilled maintenance engineer to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment where innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement are key.
This newly created role offers the chance to shape the engineering function, get involved in machinery upgrades and modifications, and contribute to automation projects. If you enjoy problem-solving and working in a dynamic setting, this could be the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across the production line.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues across conveyors, chillers, mixers, packaging machinery, weighers, and more.
- Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
- Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance records.
- Help develop and improve engineering processes, focusing on reducing downtime and improving efficiency.
- Contribute to health & safety, food hygiene, and audit-readiness standards.
- Mentor junior engineers or apprentices where needed.
- Collaborate closely with production, QA, and operations teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a multiskilled engineering role within food, FMCG, or general manufacturing.
- Comfortable with both mechanical and electrical tasks (approx. 60/40 or 50/50 split).
- Experience with PLC systems, sensors, VFDs, and electrical wiring.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities in a high-pressure environment.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to work autonomously.
- Welding and fabrication skills are a plus.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Benefits
- Up to £40,000 salary (depending on experience)
- Monday to Friday working hours with flexibility and TOIL/overtime options
- Private medical insurance including full cancer cover and rapid access
- £250 annual Learning & Development allowance
- £100 annual Wellbeing allowance
- 28 days holiday + your birthday off
- Opportunity to work abroad up to 2 weeks per year (role-dependent)
- Holiday buyback scheme
- Monthly recognition scheme
- Subsidised employee sports and social clubs
- Quarterly team social events
