Multi-Skilled Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Bala; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving FMCG business in Bala is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer. This role involves ensuring smooth operation of production equipment through proactive maintenance and repair. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 3 qualification, strong problem-solving skills, and experience in fast-paced production environments. A competitive salary of £46,000, along with a Panama shift pattern, overtime opportunities, and a company benefits scheme are offered.

Benefits

Company pension & benefits scheme

Overtime opportunities

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer or relevant Level 3 qualification.
• Mechanical or electrical bias with multi-skilled ability.
• Experience in FMCG or food production is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose faults and implement solutions to minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ, HNC)

Tools

PLCs

Conveyors

Automated systems

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - FMCG

Bala, Gwynedd

GBP46,000 per annum

Panama Shifts - Days & Nights

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer looking to join a thriving FMCG business in a fast-paced, team-focused environment? We're recruiting for a proactive and skilled engineer to play a vital role in keeping production running smoothly at our facility in Bala, Gwynedd.

The Role:

Working as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of production equipment and site facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of FMCG machinery
• Diagnosing faults and implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with site compliance standards
• Recording all maintenance activity accurately via CMMS

About You:

We're looking for a motivated engineer with a solid background in FMCG, food manufacturing, or a similar fast-paced production environment.

Essential:

• Time-served engineer or relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ, HNC)
• Mechanical or electrical bias with multi-skilled ability
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work Panama shift pattern (days and nights)

Desirable:

• Previous experience in FMCG or food production
• Knowledge of PLCs, conveyors, packaging equipment, or automated systems

What's On Offer:

• GBP46,000 per annum
• Panama shift pattern offering excellent work-life balance
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension & benefits scheme

  If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

  For further details contact Kieran at Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

  You will receive GBP250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.