Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing – Portsmouth & Selsey

Portsmouth & Selsey | £47,000–£53,284 DOE + £1,000 shift allowance | 12-hour days and nights, Panama pattern | Every other weekend off

Our client is an established, fast-growing food manufacturing business with sites across the South Coast.

Known for continually investing in its people and plant, the business has recently approved significant new engineering headcount as part of its ongoing growth plans, creating fresh opportunities for skilled engineers to join a stable, well-resourced maintenance function.

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the engineering team, working a rotating shift pattern covering both days and nights.

You'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance across plant, processes and equipment, diagnosing and resolving faults to keep production running safely, efficiently and reliably, while playing an active role in driving continuous improvement.

This role would suit an experienced multi-skilled or electrical maintenance engineer looking to join a business that is investing heavily in its engineering capability.

With a strong salary structure, genuine progression opportunities and a supportive team environment, it's a great next step for someone who takes pride in reliable, well-maintained plant and wants long-term stability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day planned and reactive maintenance across plant, assets and services.
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults promptly to minimise downtime.
• Complete PPM tasks and help develop improved maintenance practices.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with food safety, GMP and health and safety standards.
• Play an active role in daily shift meetings, sharing best practice across the team.
• Maintain accurate shift paperwork and support budget and stock control.
• Support continuous improvement of plant reliability, efficiency and quality.

Skills & Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification, Level 3 NVQ, BTEC or equivalent. This is essential; 17th Edition alone does not meet the requirement.
• Strong electrical fault-finding knowledge and experience.
• Experience in a similar multi-skilled or maintenance engineering role.
• FMCG or food manufacturing background is desirable.
• IT literate, with the ability to work confidently with CMMS systems.

Benefits

• Salary £47,000–£53,284 depending on experience, plus £1,000 shift allowance.
• 12-hour days and nights on a Panama pattern, with every other weekend off.
• Employer-matched pension of 5%.
• Life assurance.
• Health cash plan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Colleague discounts including gym membership and shopping.
• Online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme and Star Awards.

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