Multi-Skilled Engineer

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a well-established and respected food manufacturer, supplying high-quality bakery products across the UK and European markets. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and its people, we are looking for a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their Pulborough site.

The Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer role offers a competitive salary, a 4-on/4-off shift pattern working 07:00-19:00, and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll also benefit from free onsite parking and an excellent working environment.

Responsibilities and duties of the Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:

• Complete PPM and reactive breakdown maintenance on manufacturing/ industrial/ FMCG machinery to maximise equipment performance.
• Conduct electrical fault‑finding with quick response and rectification.
• Perform activities on 3-phase and single-phase power.
• Perform activities on motors, pumps, metal detectors, flow wrappers, ultrasonic utters and packaging equipment etc.
• Other duties as required.

Professional qualifications

• Time served, or engineering qualifications.
• 17th/18th edition wiring regulations.
• Previous experience maintaining industrial machinery, ideally within FMCG.
• Experience with welding is desirable.

Personal skills

• Knowledgeable of both electrical and mechanical duties, with a bias to electrical.
• Hands on and enjoys getting stuck in.

Salary and benefits of the Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer role

• Salary of up to £46,000 DOE
• 4 on 4 off shift rotation
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunity for external training supported by company.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.