Overview

Multiskilled Engineer (Derby, Derbyshire, GB, DE1 0BW)

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Supply​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

We’re seeking a proactive Multiskilled Engineer to join our high-performing team at Reckitt in Derby. In this hands-on role, you’ll be instrumental in keeping our production lines running smoothly and efficiently ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and delivery. You’ll tackle technical challenges head-on, drive continuous improvement, and take ownership of planned and reactive maintenance. With a strong focus on safety, compliance, and performance, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced environment. 

This is a 12 month fixed term position with the opportunity of extension. 

Your responsibilities

– Deliver high-level technical expertise to maximize equipment productivity

– Lead root cause analysis and implement right-first-time solutions

– Own and execute maintenance tasks during planned downtime

– Ensure accurate logging of all work in SAP and complete work orders proactively

– Share learnings and technical support across shifts to drive team performance

– Uphold all safety and quality SOPs, policies, and procedures

– Support machine changeovers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

– Participate in audits and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards

– Minimize waste and optimize line efficiency through effective engineering practices

– Take ownership of personal development and training 

The experience we're looking for

– Production line experience in FMCG, food, or pharmaceutical sectors

– Trained to a minimum mechanical craft level; ONC/HNC preferred

– Strong pneumatic skills and ability to read complex engineering drawings

– Experience with Mig/Tig welding, machining, turning, and milling is a plus

– Proven ability to work independently and react quickly under pressure

– Background in delivering high performance while leading by example

– Analytical mindset with a drive for continuous improvement

– Familiarity with GMP and KPI-focused environments

– Flexible, adaptable, and achievement-oriented approach to work 

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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