Our client is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment in Birmingham.

This is a hands-on role for a senior engineer who enjoys problem-solving, thrives under pressure, and takes pride in keeping production equipment running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Role Overview

You will play a key part in maintaining the smooth operation of high-speed production and site services equipment, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activity. Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will carry out fault finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance across a broad range of mechanical and electrical systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who wants to be part of a well-structured operation where standards, reliability, and continuous improvement matter. The role will suit someone who is comfortable working in a chilled or ambient environment and can adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive breakdown repairs and planned preventative maintenance.

• Fault finding and repairing electrical and mechanical systems, including PLCs, inverter drives, HMIs, conveyors, weighing systems, wrappers, and associated equipment.

• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and supporting compliance with site standards.

• Working with building services systems including refrigeration, fire systems, air handling, air conditioning, and building management systems.

• Supporting health and safety, environmental, and company procedures at all times.

• Contributing to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

We’re looking for a confident multi-skilled engineer with strong food or high-speed manufacturing experience who can manage multiple tasks and make sound decisions quickly. You should be comfortable reading electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings, and have a logical approach to fault diagnosis.

Skills & Experience

• Recognised engineering qualifications to HNC level or equivalent.

• 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations.

• Strong electrical fault-finding skills across control circuits and 3-phase systems.

• Experience with PLC fault finding and inverter drive controls.

• Excellent mechanical skills, including repairs, fabrication, welding, and gearbox or motor maintenance.

• Experience working within TPM systems and a strong understanding of statutory compliance in food manufacturing.

Desirable qualifications include MEWP, FLT, IOSH/NEBOSH, and Food Safety certification.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable, well-invested manufacturing site where engineering plays a critical role in business performance.

You’ll be joining a team that values technical expertise, ownership, and a right-first-time approach.

If you’re a senior engineer looking for your next move in a demanding but rewarding food & drink environment, this role offers a strong salary, a clear shift pattern, and the chance to make a real impact.

Please get in touch for more information or apply with your CV today