Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

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As a Multi‑Skilled Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our production sites running safely and efficiently. You’ll work with a wide range of modern food manufacturing equipment, carrying out planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and improving reliability across our lines. Every day brings a different challenge, and your expertise will help ensure food is produced safely, on time, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production and packaging equipment
  • Diagnose faults and complete first‑time fixes to reduce downtime
  • Work with both mechanical and electrical systems across automated production lines
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety and food safety at all times
  • Record work clearly using site systems and follow engineering processes
  • Identify recurring issues and contribute ideas that improve reliability and performance
  • Work closely with production and engineering colleagues across shifts
  • Escalate complex or unresolved issues in line with site procedures

About You

  • You will have proven experience within manufacturing
  • With mechanical and electrical engineering skills and a relevant qualification with a focus on electrical engineering
  • Confidence in fault‑finding on automated machinery and production equipment
  • A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure
  • Strong attention to detail and a focus on doing the job right the first time
  • Collaborative mindset and clear communication skills

What We Offer

  • Company pension scheme
  • Access to health and well‑being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Experience annual pay reviews
  • Profit related pay
  • Opportunity for extended leave
  • Free on‑site parking
  • Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Legal Notice

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.

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Company: Samworth Brothers
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Location: Leicester
Job Description:

As a Multi‑Skilled Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our production sites running safely and efficiently. You’ll work with a wide range of modern food manufacturing equipment, carrying out planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and improving reliability across our lines. Every day brings a different challenge, and your expertise will help ensure food is produced safely, on time, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production and packaging equipment
  • Diagnose faults and complete first‑time fixes to reduce downtime
  • Work with both mechanical and electrical systems across automated production lines
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety and food safety at all times
  • Record work clearly using site systems and follow engineering processes
  • Identify recurring issues and contribute ideas that improve reliability and performance
  • Work closely with production and engineering colleagues across shifts
  • Escalate complex or unresolved issues in line with site procedures

About You

  • You will have proven experience within manufacturing
  • With mechanical and electrical engineering skills and a relevant qualification with a focus on electrical engineering
  • Confidence in fault‑finding on automated machinery and production equipment
  • A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure
  • Strong attention to detail and a focus on doing the job right the first time
  • Collaborative mindset and clear communication skills

What We Offer

  • Company pension scheme
  • Access to health and well‑being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Experience annual pay reviews
  • Profit related pay
  • Opportunity for extended leave
  • Free on‑site parking
  • Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Legal Notice

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.

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Posted: May 10th, 2026