Senior Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Nottingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£55,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Troubleshooting PLC Systems Mechanical Repair Electrical Repair Food Safety Standards Welding Fault Finding

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom | Work Type: On-site | Job Type: Full-time | Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 PA

Description

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From a bold idea to revolutionising dog food, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has grown into a fast-scaling business dedicated to helping dogs live longer, healthier lives.

Your Mission: As our Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be a key part of building and scaling our Engineering function from the ground up. This is a brand-new role in a fast-paced, startup environment - ideal for someone hands-on, solutions-focused, and eager to make their mark.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues across a range of equipment
  • Support installation and commissioning of new machinery
  • Maintain accurate logs of maintenance, repairs, and improvements
  • Work across systems like conveyors, chillers, weighers, mixers, and packaging equipment
  • Minimise unplanned downtime with fast, effective problem-solving
  • Ensure safe working practices and compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
  • Contribute to continuous improvement projects across performance and reliability
  • Provide informal support or mentoring to junior team members or apprentices

Requirements

  • Experience in a multiskilled engineering role in food, FMCG, or manufacturing
  • Comfortable with both mechanical and electrical disciplines
  • Skilled in fault-finding, repair, and maintaining production machinery
  • Understanding of PLC-controlled systems, sensors, VFDs, and wiring
  • Some hands-on experience with welding, fabrication, or modification of machinery
  • Calm under pressure with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
  • Knowledge of health & safety and food hygiene standards
  • Collaborative and clear communicator - great with documentation and working cross-functionally
  • Flexibility - some occasional weekend or evening work may be required depending on project requirements

Benefits

  • £48,000 - £55,000 PA
  • Annual £250 Learning & Development budget
  • Access to Spill EAP and Mental Wellbeing support
  • Annual £200 Wellbeing budget
  • Up to 2 weeks working abroad per year (selected roles)
  • Monthly recognition through Yappa of The Month programme
  • 1 Volunteer day per year
  • Subsidised employee groups
  • Quarterly subsidised team events
  • Exclusive discounts on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] products
  • Lunch & Learn programme
  • Casual dress
  • Your birthday off
  • Ability to sell unused holiday back
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