Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer in Banbury, South East
UK working eligibility only.
MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary: £58,500 – £63,500
Shift: 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off (12-hour shifts)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a large, highly automated manufacturing business based in Banbury. Working within a modern food production facility, you will carry out PPMs, reactive maintenance and continuous improvements across a wide range of production and packaging machinery.
This is a hands-on, technically varied role involving electrical and mechanical fault-finding across PLCs, robotics, ovens, conveyors, mixers and automated packaging equipment.
Sector – FMCG / Food Manufacturing
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
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Mechanical or Electrical engineering qualification
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Multi-skilled maintenance background with an electrical or mechanical bias.
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Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities.
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Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
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Knowledge of PLC systems and electrical control panels.
Requirements for the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
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Experience working with motors, drives, inverters, sensors, relays and contactors.
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Mechanical experience with gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains and conveyors.
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Experience fault-finding on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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Ability to carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.
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A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
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Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of an engineering team.
Desirable Requirements for the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
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Previous experience within the food or FMCG industry.
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Experience working with Mitsubishi PLC systems.
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Experience with automated production machinery, robotics and high-speed packaging equipment.
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Experience supporting engineering improvements and machinery reliability projects.
The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:
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2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off shift pattern.
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Overtime available, paid at a flat rate, with an enhanced rate for bank holidays.
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Excellent training and development opportunities.
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21 shifts' holiday allowance, rising to 22.
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Company sick pay.
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Long-term job security within a well-established business.
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Genuine opportunities for career progression and development.
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Continued investment in a modern, highly automated manufacturing facility.
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details, contact Beau Giambrone at Pioneer Selection.
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.
You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply, please see our website for further details.

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