Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Selection; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in South Wales is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a 3-6 month contract. The role supports production in a high-speed environment, requiring skills in mechanical and electrical maintenance. Ideal candidates have production experience and can troubleshoot machinery effectively. Offering a Panama shift pattern, this role is vital for maintaining production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a production/manufacturing background.
• Multi-skilled mechanically or electrically biased.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on high-speed production lines.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Assist with machine changeovers and setups to minimise downtime.
• Support reliability initiatives and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure work complies with safety and site standards.
• Log all maintenance activity in the CMMS.

Skills

Production/Mfg Experience

Multi-skilled (mechanical/electrical)

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer. South Wales / Gwent. Contract Role (3-6 months). A market-leading FMCG manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, efficiency, and innovation is currently seeking a Contract Maintenance Engineer to support ongoing production and site improvement projects. Operating in a high-speed, high-volume environment, the business is known for its strong engineering culture and continuous investment in modern equipment and automation.

Due to ongoing growth and increased production demands, our client is looking to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer/Fitter on a 3-month contract. The role involves working 42 hours per week on a Panama shift pattern, providing essential maintenance support to ensure the factory continues to operate at full capacity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on high-speed production lines and packaging machinery
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical faults across a variety of equipment
• Assist with machine changeovers, setups, and calibrations to minimise downtime
• Support reliability initiatives and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with food safety and site standards
• Accurately log all maintenance activity and parts usage in the CMMS

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience working within a production / manufacturing background
• Multi-skilled mechanically or electrically biased

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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