Multi Skill Maintenance Engineer

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for their wet wipes site in Bridgwater. This role involves proactive maintenance, resolving engineering issues, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant engineering qualification and have experience in the FMCG industry. Benefits include company pension, life assurance, and discounts with retailers.

Benefits

1.5 Overtime Rate

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Full Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Fee Free Mortgage Advice

Holidays – 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays

Discounts with Retailers

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Multi Skilled Engineer in Converting and Packaging.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and legislation.
• Ability to fault find and read Electrical (PLC's) and Mechanical (Pneumatics) drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Reactive and Planned Preventative Maintenance.
• Resolve day-to-day engineering issues.
• Manage stock and source spare parts as needed.

Skills

Multi Skilled Engineering

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Fault Finding

Education

Engineering qualification – HNC / NVQ

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

We are looking to increase our Engineering Team at our wet wipes site in Bridgwater! This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide array of Process, Converting and Packaging equipment in a Double Day based role in the heart of Bridgwater.

We are looking to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to work as part of the Engineering team, reporting to the Engineering Supervisor. This is a two shift engineering position 6am-2:15pm and 2pm-10:15 am Mon -Friday

The position will require a proactive, can do attitude. The role will include 1 Saturday Shift (7.5hrs) per Calendar Month at 1.5 times hourly overtime rate

Duties include:

• Plan and carry out Reactive and Planned Preventative Maintenance on site
• Resolving Day to Day Issues
• Stock Management and Sourcing of Spare Parts as Required
• Continuous Improvement on Existing and New Equipment
• Basic DIY Tasks as Required

Experience/ Qualifications:

• A qualified and experienced Multi Skilled Engineer with experience in the Converting and Packaging, FMCG Industry
• Good engineering disciplines and controls and a good knowledge of engineering, health and safety standards, legislation and regulations.
• Engineering qualification – HNC / NVQ
• Knowledge of CAD systems would be an advantage
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions using own initiative.
• Ability to fault find and read drawings, Electrical (PLC’s) and Mechanical (Pneumatics)
• Excellent problem solver who is proactive in recommending and implementing actions to solve issues and improve ways of working.

Benefits:

• 1.5 Overtime Rate
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance - min 1 years annual salary
• Full Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Grocery Aid
• Fee Free Mortgage Advise
• Company Shop Membership
• Roll Out Subscription (24 toilet rolls and/or 3 kitchen rolls per month)
• Holidays – 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays
• 15% off Nuffield Health Gym Membership
• Simply Health, Health Plan
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Free Flu Vaccines ready for those Winter months
• Electric Vehicle Car Scheme
• Great Discounts with Retailers and Eateries