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Zest
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Wincanton, Somerset BA9, England
£45,000 per year
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position available is for a Multi-Skilled Engineer with a salary of £45,000.
- Candidates should have a recognized engineering apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Engineering and experience in a similar role.
- The role involves mechanical and electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and providing technical support in a food manufacturing environment.
- The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, with double day shifts from 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00.
- This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
Salary: 45,000
Shift: Monday-Friday (Double Days)
Hours: 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00
Location: Somerset (Commutable from Yeovil, Wincanton, Shaftsbury, Wells, Blandford Forum and surrounding areas)
Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer looking for a role where your expertise truly matters? Join a forward-thinking food manufacturing site that prides itself on innovation, quality and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a supportive engineering team working with modern equipment, varied technology and the opportunity to make a real impact every day.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll play a key role in keeping a busy production environment running smoothly by carrying out maintenance, repair and improvement work across a wide range of equipment and systems,
Responsibilities include:
* Mechanical maintenance of motors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics and more
* Electrical work on motors, sensors, valves, control gear, servos, instrumentation, power distribution and safety systems
* Carrying out settings, documentation, measurements, tests and calibrations
* Fault-finding, root cause analysis and delivering effective fixes
* Selecting the right parts and coordinating with stores to maintain stock levels
* Suggesting improvements to boost uptime, safety and quality across the plant
* Providing technical support to operators and assisting with commissioning new equipment
* Maintaining control and weighing equipment
* Working safely and hygienically at all times
What We're Looking For
* Recognised engineering apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Engineering
* Experience with building services (e.g., boilers, refrigeration, air handling)
* Confident using CMMS systems
* Background in the food sector (desired)
* Experience with packaging machinery
* Familiarity with complex control systems
Skills & Capabilities
* Strong diagnostic skills and effective corrective maintenance
* Ability to read electrical & mechanical schematics
* Knowledge of maintenance methodologies (PPM, CBM, PM, TBM)
* Welding experience (TIG/Arc preferred)
Why You'll Love This Role
* A stable Monday-Friday shift pattern with no nights
* A dynamic environment where no two days are the same
* Opportunities to shape improvements and influence engineering decisions
* Work within a team that values safety, innovation and continuous learning
If you're a proactive engineer who enjoys variety, problem-solving and being part of a
team that's always striving for better, this role is an excellent next step.
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