Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician (Electrical & Controls Focus)

Pay: £65,000.00-£72,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician (Electrical & Controls Focus)
Banbury (Site-Based) | £65,000–£70,000 + Benefits | Full-Time, Permanent

Aqumen Senior Appointments are proud to be partnering with a market-leading FMCG manufacturing business to appoint a high-calibre Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician.

This is a key site-based role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, suited to a technically strong engineer with advanced PLC fault-finding and programming capability.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for delivering effective maintenance across plant, equipment, and facilities—ensuring maximum uptime, adherence to preventative maintenance schedules, and continuous improvement of manufacturing performance.

This role requires strong electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and controls expertise, alongside the ability to operate confidently in a regulated, hygiene-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults efficientlyLead PLC fault-finding and programming (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley)Maintain and improve CMMS systems and maintenance recordsSupport plant improvements and capital projectsDrive continuous improvement initiativesEnsure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and food safety standardsCoordinate contractors and issue permits where requiredSupport factory start-ups and production optimisationProvide occasional support across other UK sites

Candidate Profile

Time-served/apprentice-trained engineerHNC/HND/NVQ Level 3+ in Electrical & Mechanical EngineeringMinimum 3 years’ experience in FMCG or industrial manufacturingAdvanced PLC competency (fault finding and programming essential)Strong understanding of instrumentation and process control systemsCalm under pressure with excellent problem-solving skillsProfessional, proactive, and team-oriented

What’s on Offer

£65,000–£70,000 basic salaryPension & life insuranceHealth & wellbeing programmeCycle to work schemeOn-site parkingStructured, stable manufacturing environment

For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please apply directly or contact our retained search team.