Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Crewkerne)

Location: Crewkerne, UK
Salary: £49,300 - £53,500 (For Multiskilled Engineers)
Shift Pattern: Four on four off (Days) A block of four nights every 5-6 weeks rotated with the other engineers on shift

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a passionate team at one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company known for producing high-quality yogurts, desserts, and ice cream. You will be integral to ensuring the smooth running of machinery, keeping operations efficient, and minimizing downtime.

As a member of the team, you'll be involved in preventative maintenance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, large-scale manufacturing environment. You'll have the chance to influence how the business operates as you contribute to ongoing development and improvements within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on machinery across the site
Minimize downtime and troubleshoot faults in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Support project work, including the introduction of new plant and equipment
Collaborate with the team to improve operational efficiencies and ensure business success

Requirements

Experience in Food, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments
Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
Strong fault finding and root cause analysis skills
Multi-disciplined capability with a focus on preventative maintenance
Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC systems is beneficial
Qualifications are desirable, but time-served engineers will also be considered

Why Join Us?

Work for an independent, British company that prides itself on delivering the highest quality products
Join a business that produces 25% of the UK’s packaged yogurt
Be part of a team on a journey to becoming a world-class Engineering team
Opportunity to influence and grow with the business, while advancing your career

Package & Benefits

Salary: £49,300 - £53,500 (For Multiskilled Engineers)
Shift Pattern: Four on, Four off (Days) with a block of night shifts every 5-6 weeks
Pension: 7% non-contributory pension plan
Sick Pay: Generous sick pay scheme
Overtime: Paid at time and a half
Career Growth: Personal development and career pathway programs

How to Apply

If you're a skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer ready for an exciting new opportunity in a growing, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in our journey to make the best products while developing your career. Please reach out to Ryan Guy on (url removed) or (phone number removed).