Maintenance Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Somerset is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, relevant engineering qualifications, and experience in FMCG. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, along with opportunities for career advancement in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Structured training and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role within FMCG or a similar fast-paced industry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and parts used.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Team collaboration

Adaptability to shift work

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - FMCG

4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

Somerset location

45-48k

Are you a proactive and skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a fast-paced FMCG environment then this could be ideal for you. This could suit either an established multi-skilled engineer from an FMCG/food background or someone with relevant electrical or mechanical qualifications who are looking for their next move up.

The company offer excellent benefits and career progression and a great working environment so if you would be interested in joining a leading FMCG business in a key role in the maintenance team then please apply online and we will be in touch!

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and parts used.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role within FMCG or a similar fast-paced industry.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to shift work.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Structured training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team culture in a thriving business.
• Opportunities for career progression.