Multi-Skilled Day Engineer – Feed Manufacturing – 4on 4off – Days Only- Portbury - Competitive[...]

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Portbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in the animal feed sector seeks a Multi-Skilled Engineer for a permanent role in Portbury, working a 4on/4off days-only shift pattern. The role involves supporting maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and contributing to a continuous improvement culture. Ideal candidates will have an electrical bias and experience in manufacturing. The package includes competitive salary, private medical insurance, and enhanced holiday allowance.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced holiday allowance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a multi-skilled engineering role.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of plant equipment and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support reactive and preventative maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and repair faults on plant equipment.
• Maintain accurate work logs and records.

Skills

Electrical bias

Fault finding and troubleshooting

Knowledge of motors and drives

Good team player

Education

First Aid trained

Tools

PLC knowledge

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer
Multi-Skilled Day Engineer – Feed Manufacturing – 4on 4off – Days Only- Portbury - Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Hours: 42 hours per week – 4 on / 4 off days-only shift pattern (including weekends)

The Job:
Working closely with the Engineering Team Manager, this role will support both reactive and preventative maintenance activity, while ensuring compliance across Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental and Health & Safety requirements.
- Diagnose and repair faults on plant equipment including motors, drives, conveyors and elevators
- Support daily and weekly boiler maintenance tasks
- Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations (Electricity at Work, LOLER, ISO, COSHH etc.)
- Safely isolate machinery for maintenance, supporting internal teams and external contractors
- Maintain accurate logs and records of work completed using the Asset Management System
- Issue Permits to Work and Isolation Certificates as needed
- Follow all relevant Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures
- Engage with the production team and assist with site projects where required
- Contribute to continuous improvement culture through proactive repairs and maintenance

The Company:
A leading business in the animal feed and nutrition manufacturing sector is seeking a Day Engineer to join their engineering team on a permanent basis. Working on a 4on / 4off shift pattern (days only), this is a great opportunity to take ownership of plant maintenance, fault finding, and contribute to engineering improvement across a modern, high-output production facility.

The Candidate:
- Electrical bias with proven experience in a multi-skilled engineering role
- Experience working within manufacturing or industrial environments (ideally feed, food or similar)
- Strong knowledge of motors, drives, conveyors, and bucket elevators
- Boiler maintenance knowledge (BOAS minimum) and water treatment experience
- Confident fault finding and troubleshooting skills
- PLC knowledge – desirable
- Flexible to cover night shifts when required (on occasion)
- Good team player with strong communication and a hands-on attitude
- First Aid trained (desirable)
- Good understanding of COSHH and Health & Safety best practice

The Package:
- Competitive salary
- 4on / 4off days-only shift (no permanent nights)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Enhanced holiday allowance (35 days including bank holidays)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- B&Q Trade Card with 10% discount
- Option to increase pension contributions after 12 months
- Excellent career progression and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme and free onsite parking

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].

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