Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Be the engineer behind the efficiency of one of the UK's fastest-growing food manufacturers. Join KTC Edibles and help keep our automated filling, seaming, and packing lines running safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Location: Wednesbury

Benefits: Company pension, Company EAP program, 25 day’s holidays plus bank holidays, Monthly pay, PPE provided

Hours: Rotating Shift:

Week 1: Monday to Friday 07.00 am to 16.00

Week 2: Monday to Friday 14.00 to 22.00 with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break; Saturday working hours 08.00 am to 13.00

The role:

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical and mechanical maintenance across filling, can-seaming, packing, and blow moulding equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve faults quickly to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.
• Support the installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain production plant, building services, and ancillary equipment to the highest operational standards.
• Perform electrical installations and repairs in line with current 18th Edition regulations.
• Fault-find on PLC-controlled systems, AC/DC drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and CCP equipment including metal detectors.
• Complete maintenance activities, inspections, and reporting through the site's CMMS system.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety, BRCGS Food Safety, and Hygiene standards.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to deliver business targets and improve equipment reliability.
• Demonstrate a proactive, solution-focused approach when troubleshooting and resolving plant issues.

About you:

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
• 18th Edition qualified with experience carrying out electrical installations and maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills across PLC-controlled machinery, electrical controls, AC/DC drives, motors, and pumps.
• Solid understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics, ideally within automated production and packaging equipment.
• Experience maintaining high-speed manufacturing machinery, ideally including filling lines, can seamers, and blow moulding equipment.
• Apprentice-trained background desirable, with proven experience in a fast-paced manufacturing, production, or food manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements, with knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety and Hygiene standards advantageous.
• Proactive and hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a demanding production environment.
• A commitment to delivering high standards of workmanship, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Food, edible oils, dairy, FMCG, or packaging manufacturing experience.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Knowledge of metal detection systems and Critical Control Point (CCP) equipment.
• Previous experience supporting automated filling, seaming, packing, or bottle manufacturing operations.

The KTC Group is a leading food manufacturer & distributor with headquarters in the West Midlands, serving major national retailers, large food service groups and blue-chip corporations. Our colleagues are the heart of our business, and we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join our hardworking, talented team here at The KTC Group.

The KTC Group has grown significantly within the last few years, and we have ambitious plans for the future. It’s an exciting time to join our team, with real opportunities to build a successful career in the food industry.