Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – £45,000–£55,000

Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Salary: £45,000–£55,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 On, 4 Off – Rotating Days & Nights
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Vacancies: 3 Positions Available

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers Wanted – Join a Busy Manufacturing Environment!

MK Personnel Solutions are currently recruiting for 3 experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a well-established food manufacturing business based in Dunstable.

This is an excellent opportunity for skilled Engineers looking for a long-term career within a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

With a competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum, a structured 4 on, 4 off shift pattern and the opportunity to work with a wide range of manufacturing machinery, this is a fantastic opportunity to put your engineering skills to good use.

We are looking for proactive, technically minded Engineers who enjoy fault finding, solving problems and keeping production running efficiently.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving production machinery and equipment across a busy manufacturing site.

You will work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime, improve equipment reliability and ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Identify faults quickly and implement effective solutions to minimise production downtime.
• Maintain and repair automated production lines, processing machinery and packaging equipment.
• Work with PLCs, automation systems and electrical control equipment.
• Assist with the installation, modification and commissioning of new machinery.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site’s asset management system.
• Complete detailed shift reports and provide effective handovers to incoming Engineers.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety, food hygiene and manufacturing standards.
• Support continuous improvement projects across the engineering department.

What We’re Looking For

We are keen to hear from experienced Engineers who have a strong electrical or mechanical background and are confident working within a busy manufacturing environment.

Essential Requirements:

• Recognised qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdowns.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and automated control systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently.
• Good understanding of engineering Health & Safety regulations.
• Confident working independently and as part of an engineering team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work rotating day and night shifts.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within food manufacturing, bakery production or FMCG environments.
• Experience maintaining automated packaging and processing machinery.
• Knowledge of asset management or computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience supporting machinery installations and continuous improvement projects.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £45,000–£55,000 per annum
• 4 On, 4 Off shift pattern
• Rotating day and night shifts
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Established manufacturing environment
• Varied engineering role working with a range of machinery
• Opportunities to develop technical skills and engineering knowledge
• Supportive engineering and production teams

Interested? Apply Today!

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Dunstable, we would love to hear from you.

We have 3 positions available and are keen to speak with Engineers who have the right technical experience and a proactive approach to maintenance.

Apply now with your updated CV and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.