Multi Skilled Production Engineer (Days)

Location: Evesham
Salary: £42,600 - £51,380
Hours: 4 on / 4 off | 6:00am - 6:00pm | Full-time, Permanent

The Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced production environment. Due to continued investment in their engineering team, they are seeking a Multiskilled Production Engineer to support the maintenance and performance of production equipment across the site.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position will play a key role in delivering a successful engineering maintenance shift by supporting equipment reliability, carrying out planned preventative maintenance, and responding effectively to breakdowns.

The role requires a strong electrical bias alongside solid mechanical fault-finding capability, ensuring production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in line with operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance

• Diagnose and repair faults across production machinery in a safe and methodical manner

• Carry out preventative maintenance activities to a high standard

• Support breakdown response to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability

• Conduct electrical machinery audits and ensure safe operation of plant equipment

• Perform root cause analysis and record findings to support long-term improvements

• Identify and implement improvements to equipment performance

Operational Support

• Work closely with operations teams to resolve equipment issues quickly

• Contribute to effective shift handovers, ensuring key issues are communicated clearly

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all engineering work is completed in line with health and safety legislation and company procedures

• Follow lock-off / tag-off procedures and ensure safe working practices are maintained

• Participate in risk assessments and support a safe working environment

Hygiene & Food Safety

• Work to strict hygiene and food safety standards when conducting maintenance activities

• Support the implementation of HACCP principles within engineering practices

The Person

• Strong electrical fault-finding ability with supporting mechanical maintenance experience

• Proven experience maintaining production machinery in a manufacturing environment

• Methodical approach to preventative maintenance and problem-solving

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment

• Understanding of HACCP principles

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification relevant to your discipline

Benefits

• 23.5 days holiday including bank holidays

• Company pension with 5% employer contribution

• Health Cash Plan

• Life assurance up to 4x annual salary

This is a great opportunity for a skilled Multiskilled Engineer to join a stable manufacturing business where you can play a key role in maintaining production performance and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

Apply today or contact Hewett Recruitment for further information.