Multi Skilled Engineer

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a respected FMCG manufacturer in Dorchester. This role comes with a competitive salary of £51,300 plus benefits including 30 days of holiday and pension contributions. Candidates should have experience in FMCG environments and strong engineering qualifications. Apply now for this stable opportunity.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Pension contributions

Life assurance - 2x annual salary

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi Skilled, Maintenance, or Shift Engineer within an FMCG or similar production environment.
• Strong knowledge of automated production systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and improve production machinery and site facilities.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
• Support production teams with engineering expertise.

Skills

Multi Skilled

Maintenance

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical)

18th Edition qualification

Tools

Automated production systems

Job description

Overview

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (FMCG) – Dorchester – £51,300 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term career with a leading FMCG manufacturer? Our client, a highly respected name in the food and drink sector, is seeking a talented engineer to join their team at their modern site near Dorchester.

The Role

As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you'll work as part of a skilled engineering team on rotating 8-hour shifts. You'll be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring maximum efficiency of automated production lines, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and improve production machinery and site facilities
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults
• Support production teams with engineering expertise
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability projects
• Ensure all work meets health, safety, and quality standards

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Multi Skilled, Maintenance, or Shift Engineer within an FMCG or similar production environment
• Strong knowledge of automated production systems
• Recognised engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical)
• 18th Edition qualification desirable
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Hours

• Rotating shifts
• Includes weekend and Bank Holiday cover on a rota basis
• Minimal overtime requirements

Salary & Benefits

• £51,300 (inclusive of shift allowance)
• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• 5% employer / 5% employee pension contribution
• Life assurance - 2x annual salary
• Excellent training and career development opportunities

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a business with low staff turnover and a genuine commitment to employee development. If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Multi Skilled Engineer, and you're seeking a long-term, stable role - apply now