Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (FMCG)
Shepton Mallet
£48,900 + Excellent Benefits + Overtime
Permanent | Full-time | Shift Work

Are you a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term role with a leading manufacturer? Do you have experience in FMCG or a fast-paced production environment?

We’re partnering with a well-established FMCG manufacturer near Shepton Mallet, known for their low staff turnover, strong team culture, and commitment to staff development. Due to continued growth, they're now seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their highly skilled engineering team.

The Role:

As part of a multi-skilled engineering team, you'll be responsible for maintaining, fault finding, and repairing a range of automated production machinery to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct reactive and planned maintenance on machinery and equipment.
Fault diagnosis and repair of automated systems.
Work collaboratively with production teams to resolve engineering issues.
Ensure compliance with H&S and engineering standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement projects and root cause analysis.

What We’re Looking For:

Previous experience in a similar role within FMCG or a fast-paced manufacturing/production environment.
Recognised engineering qualifications (mechanical or electrical).
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential).
Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and repair skills.
Good understanding of automated manufacturing processes.
A proactive and team-oriented approach.

Shift Pattern:

8-week rotating cycle:

Early: 6am – 2pm
Days: 8am – 5pm (or 9am – 6pm during transitions)
Late: 2pm – 10pm
Weekend work: 3 weekends out of 8
Overtime available:
Saturdays: 1.5x
Sundays: 2x

Salary & Benefits:

£48,900 (inclusive of shift allowance)
On-call payments: ~£1,000+ per year
Overtime regularly available
30 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays)
5% employer pension contribution
Life Assurance – 2x annual salary
Excellent training & development

This role may suit:

Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Production Engineer, Engineering Technician, Craftsperson, or Shift Engineer from an FMCG, manufacturing, or automated production environment.

Ready to take the next step?
If you're a skilled engineer looking for a secure, long-term opportunity with excellent benefits – apply now!