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Location: Mitcham,
Salary: 65,000 + Overtime
Hours: Days Monday to Friday
We're supporting a growing food manufacturer who are looking for a hands-on Head Multi Skilled Engineer to lead their engineering function. This role involves managing a small team of engineers while remaining fully involved in day-to-day maintenance, fault finding, and keeping production equipment running efficiently.
You will be responsible for ensuring all machinery, from automated lines to manual equipment, is well maintained, safe and reliable. This position needs someone proactive, organised, and confident working under pressure in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
Role Responsibilities:
Lead and support a team of four engineers
Electrical and mechanical fault finding
Work on ovens, mixers, conveyors, bagging and slicing machinery
Complete daily checks, PPM, and reactive maintenance
Identify worn parts and manage stock ordering
Welding and fabrication duties when required
Replace motors, sensors and mechanical components
Ensure all H&S procedures and site policies are followed
Act as point of contact for contractors and complete inductions
Keep accurate maintenance records and documentation
Represent the engineering function during audits
Work closely with production to plan maintenance and reduce downtime
About You:
Multi-skilled engineer with both mechanical and electrical ability
Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG
Confident working independently and leading others
Strong communicator with good organisational skills
Engineering qualification desirable (NVQ Level 3 or similar)
Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
What's on Offer:
65,000 per year + overtime
Pension scheme
Uniform and safety footwear provided
On-site gym
Free parking
Weekly product allowance
If you're a proven Lead or Head Engineer looking for a long-term role with progression and stability, we'd love to hear from you.
