Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Position Overview

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Colne, UK (BB8 8LH)
Type: Permanent | Full-Time (40 Hours per week, 5 over 7 shift pattern)
Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Job Reference: 156899

About Us

Welcome to Myton Food Group—the manufacturing heart of Morrisons, Britain's biggest single direct customer of British farming. Across our 19 manufacturing sites in the UK, we process everything from fresh meats and fish to baked goods, ready meals, and produce.

We operate 24-hour, fast-paced, and complex environments where teamwork, efficiency, and safety are paramount. If you want to build a career with a household name that values a hands-on, "can-do" culture, your next opportunity starts here.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in keeping our Colne manufacturing site running smoothly. You will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing complex industrial machinery to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct routine preventive maintenance and inspections on production equipment to preemptively resolve issues.
Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns, perform rapid diagnostics, and execute effective repairs.
Carry out machine adjustments and changeovers to support seamless production line efficiency.
Monitor, test, and calibrate equipment to guarantee safety, quality, and accuracy standards.
Collaborate closely with production teams to identify and implement continuous process improvements.
Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance schedules, repairs, and spare parts inventory.
Strictly adhere to company health, safety, and compliance guidelines, including HACCP principles.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, results-driven engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Requirements:

Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent, e.g., ONC Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical & Electrical/Electronic Engineering).
Industry Experience: Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems within the FMCG or manufacturing sector.
Technical Skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, including conveyors, motors, pumps, and packaging machinery.
Competencies: Excellent communication skills, assertiveness with strong on-the-spot decision-making abilities, and a dedicated work ethic.
Advantageous: A good understanding of HACCP principles and IEE qualifications (up to 17th Edition wiring regulations or newer).

Rewards and Benefits

We reward hard work with an exceptional package of benefits designed to support you and your family:

6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays).
15% staff discount in Morrisons stores from your very first day, plus an extra 10% discount card for a family member or friend.
Market-leading pension scheme and life assurance.
Healthcare & wellbeing benefits, including access to an Aviva Digital GP and Vita Health services.
Morrisons MyPerks portal offering exclusive discounts at high street shops, cinemas, gyms, and more.
Enhanced family leave (maternity/paternal/parental leave) and optional payroll charity donations.
Free on-site parking and a subsidised staff canteen.
Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.