High-Impact Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (4on/4off) – £53k + Bonus

Yolk Recruitment Limited; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount on products

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Limited is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a busy, high-tech manufacturing site in Shepton Mallet. The role offers a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with a £53,000 base salary plus bonus and a strong benefits package.

The successful candidate will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance across process and packing equipment, work with PLCs and drive systems, and contribute to continuous improvement and OEE targets in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Time-served or City & Guilds / HNC / HND or equivalent.
• Proven electrical fault-finding ability.
• PLC-controlled equipment experience is beneficial.
• Experience with motors, pumps, conveyors and gearbox systems.
• Experience in FMCG or food/drinks production preferred.
• Additional welding/turning/milling skills are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on production and process equipment.
• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Work with PLCs (I/O), inverters, servo motors and sensors.
• Perform mechanical work on conveyors, gearboxes, pumps and bearings.
• Support high-speed packing lines, fillers and inspection systems.
• Complete and improve PPM routines; contribute to OEE targets.
• Record and report maintenance activity clearly and accurately.

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Limited is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a busy, high-tech manufacturing site in Shepton Mallet. The role offers a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with a £53,000 base salary plus bonus and a strong benefits package.

The successful candidate will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance across process and packing equipment, work with PLCs and drive systems, and contribute to continuous improvement and OEE targets in a fast-paced FMCG environment.