Maintenance Engineer (4on /4off)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team in a fully automated plant. This role offers the chance to maintain and optimize high-speed production lines, ensuring reliability and safety in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on career development, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Join a global leader in FMCG manufacturing where your expertise will drive operational excellence and innovation, securing a stable future filled with growth and advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Pension Plan

Career Development Opportunities

Overtime Pay

Generous Holidays

Qualifications

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven background in FMCG or Heavy Industry with strong fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot faults on high-speed production and packaging equipment.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Fault Diagnosis

Preventative Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Continuous Improvement

Education

NVQ Level 3

C&G Certification

Apprenticeship

Tools

PLCs

Automated Equipment

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)

£48,000 - £49,000 + Overtime + Medical + Pension + Career Development + Leading Brand Perks
Location: Caldicot, South Wales
Shifts: 4 on, 4 off - 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am

Strategic Location: Easily commutable from Newport, Cardiff, Chepstow, Avonmouth, Bristol & surrounding areas

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer with a background in electrical or mechanical systems? Do you thrive in high-performance, fast-paced environments and want to be part of a global operation where reliability and innovation drive success?

Join one of the world's leading FMCG manufacturing groups-powering essential products and household names. With a multi-billion-pound turnover and a future-focused mindset, this business offers long-term career growth, job stability, and access to cutting-edge automation technologies.

The Opportunity:

• Play a critical role in maintaining and optimising high-speed production lines across a fully automated plant.
• Collaborate with an experienced engineering team focused on fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and operational excellence.
• Be a key contributor to plant performance, driving reliability, safety and uptime.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Troubleshooting faults on high-speed production and packaging equipment.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
• Reporting into senior engineers and contributing to cross-functional projects.

What We're Looking For:

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer (NVQ Level 3 / C&G / Apprenticeship).
• Proven background in FMCG, Utilities, Heavy Industry, Ex Forces, or similar.
• Strong mechanical or electrical fault-finding experience.
• Familiarity with PLCs and automated equipment is highly advantageous.
• Shift-based work: 4 on / 4 off (2 days & 2 nights).
• Driving licence and access to transport required.

Why Apply:

• Secure your future with a global industry leader known for investing in its people and technology.
• Earn a competitive base salary with additional overtime, excellent benefits and generous holidays.
• Progress your career in a high-capacity, innovation-driven manufacturing facility with real development pathways into team leadership, technical specialist or management roles.