Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

A global organisation are looking for for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their site Barnstaple. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and improving production equipment to ensure high levels of reliability and efficiency across the site.

You’ll be part of a close-knit engineering team that supports continuous improvement, drives equipment reliability, and contributes to a safe and productive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a range of manufacturing machinery and systems.

• Diagnose and repair both mechanical and electrical faults in a timely manner to minimise downtime.

• Support process improvements and reliability projects across the site.

• Work collaboratively with production and technical teams to achieve performance targets.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records through the site’s CMMS system.

• Uphold strict health, safety, and environmental standards at all times.

About You

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in engineering (minimum NVQ Level 3 / HNC / ONC).

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled engineer in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.

• Strong fault-finding skills across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.

• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery, drives, and automated systems (advantageous).

• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

• A positive attitude towards continuous improvement and safe working practices.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Two-week rotating shift pattern offering excellent work/life balance.

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

• A stable, long-term position with a well-established manufacturing company.