via reed · 27 May 2026 ·9 days ago

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Gap Technical
Chester Contract GBP 78,000 – 78,000
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Maintenance Engineer

Flint

£40ph Outside IR35

Mon-Fri

Gap technical are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a medium to FMCG manufacturing environment.

The main purpose of a Maintenance Multi Skilled Engineer is to ensure the safe and continuous production of the plant by swiftly responding to any equipment failures and to adhere to an effective preventive maintenance program.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure that the PPM schedule is adhered to and all relevant documentation is completed.

  • Ensure all statutory inspections are completed on time and any remedial works are logged.

  • Identify and implement improvements and be part of the continuous improvement culture.

  • Complete repairs and breakdowns in a timely manner and perform RCA's (Root Cause Analysis) to ensure corrective and preventative actions are completed.

  • Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping in a controlled 5S environment.

  • Liaise with external professionals and specialists, as necessary.

  • Comply with all company Health & Safety rules and be able to escalate any failures.

  • Work closely with the Engineering Manager and the Production Manager.

  • Be part of an Engineering team dedicated to providing a world class service.

  • Be confident to communicate effectively and have the initiative to take the lead when required.

Essential Skills:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Flexible approach to working.

  • Planned Maintenance

  • Reactive Maintenance

  • Fault finding and diagnostics.

  • PLC knowledge, HMI controls

  • 17/18 Edition.

  • Mechanical, Pneumatic and Hydraulics


Essential Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5 years' post qualification experience working in a fast-paced factory environment.

  • You must be qualified to minimum NVQ level 3 - or HND, HNC, ONC, City & Guilds etc. in a relevant subject.

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To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV via Gap Technical Ltd.

This vacancy is being advertised by Gap Technical who are acting as an employment business

Closing Date 06/06/2026

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