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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
Salary: £51,000 + excellent benefits
Shifts: Panama pattern – 12-hour shifts (days & nights, 4 on / 5 off, 5 on / 5 off, 4 on / 4 off)
Team: Work within a structured engineering team (3 per shift)

We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join a leading food manufacturing site in Staffordshire. This role is ideal for engineers with strong fault-finding skills and experience in a fast-paced production environment.

The Role:

Carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) (approx. 90% of workload).

Attend and resolve breakdowns quickly and effectively.

Perform factory start-ups, testing, and technical repairs.

Support continuous improvement projects as the site continues to expand.

Work safely across high-pressure systems including steam, refrigeration, and compressed air.

Collaborate with your team to maintain high levels of uptime and reliability.

What We’re Looking For:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering (apprentice trained preferred).

Electrically biased, but confident with both electrical & mechanical systems.

Experience within food/FMCG manufacturing desirable (transferable industries considered).

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

A proactive, hands-on mindset and team-focused approach.

What’s On Offer:

£51,000 annual salary.

Life assurance (3x salary).

23 days holiday (increasing with service) + Bank Holidays, plus option to buy extra week.

Pension scheme.

Employee Assistance Programme – remote GP & 24/7 helpline.

Retail, gym, cycle-to-work & financial discounts.

Recognition awards, volunteering days & incentives.

Free staff transport from surrounding areas.

Ongoing training & development (soft skills + technical upskilling)