Maintenance Engineer (Multi‑Skilled) – Milling & Packing

Company: Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Services Ltd
Apply for the Maintenance Engineer (Multi‑Skilled) – Milling & Packing
Location: Fulbourn
Job Description:

Multi-Skilled Engineer Fulbourn

Permanent – Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm£43,000 per annum, plus an annual standby allowance of £3,188 (following successful completion of probation and participation in a 1-in-3 standby rota).

Engineers on standby are paid triple time at £62 per hour for call-outs. Additional overtime is paid at time and a half (1.5x) Monday to Saturday and double time (2x) on Sundays

. This is a varied, hands-on role involving the maintenance, servicing and repair of a wide range of milling and packing machinery. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability through planned preventative maintenance, reactive fault finding and continuous improvement projects, working closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out planned preventative and condition-based maintenance on electro-mechanical equipment.

* Diagnose faults and complete first-line reactive repairs efficiently to minimise downtime.

* Fabricate replacement components using workshop machinery including lathes, milling machines and welding equipment.

* Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing engineering expertise and identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance.

* Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS system.

* Liaise with external contractors and ensure work is completed safely and effectively.

* Maintain professional competence through ongoing training and development.

* Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and food manufacturing standards.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

* Level 3 Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering).

* Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding experience.

* Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.

* Good fabrication and welding skills.

* Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office.

* Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces.

* Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and motion control systems.

Desirable:

* Understanding of PLC programming and fault diagnosis.

* Previous experience working with milling or food processing equipment.

Benefits

* Competitive salary of £43,000 per annum.

* Annual standby allowance of £3,188 (following successful completion of probation and inclusion on the 1-in-3 standby rota).

* Triple-time call-out rate of £62 per hour while on the standby rota.

* Enhanced overtime rates:

* Time and a half (1.5x) for overtime worked Monday to Saturday.

* Double time (2x) for overtime worked on Sundays.

* Company pension scheme.

* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year up to 25 days.

* Free on-site parking.

* Ongoing training and development opportunities.

* Join a stable, long-established manufacturing business with a supportive team environment and excellent long-term career prospects

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Posted: July 13th, 2026