Multi Skilled Engineer

The Recruitment Co; Neath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Water and Hygiene is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer to provide high-quality engineering support to their production teams in the Baglan area. This role involves maintaining and improving equipment to maximize efficiency in a fast-paced FMCG environment, ensuring the ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical and electrical skills along with problem-solving capabilities. Opportunities for ongoing development and potential for permanent placement await the right applicant.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical competencies.
• Familiar with PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults.
• Support production achieve OEE targets.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Diagnostic Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

HNC in Engineering

Job description

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Blue Arrow is currently recruiting a Multi Skilled Engineer to join our client's expanding team based in the Baglan area. Our client is a global leader in Water and Hygiene.

Contract: This is a temporary, ongoing position with a view to becoming permanent, provided candidates meet the performance and job specification criteria.

Job Purpose:
To provide high-quality engineering support to the production and operations teams by maintaining, improving, and repairing equipment to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a multi-skilled engineer with strong mechanical and electrical competencies and proven experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a wide range of production and packaging machinery.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and automation faults.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including lean manufacturing initiatives and root cause analysis.
• Support production teams in achieving OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) targets.
• Adhere to and promote site safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
• Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, and upgrades.
• Provide engineering support for project work and process improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with other departments including production, quality, and H&S.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering).
• Proven experience in a similar multi-skilled engineering role within an FMCG or similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in both mechanical and electrical fault finding and repair.
• Experience with PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automated systems is desirable.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety standards (if applicable).

If you feel you have the right experience for this role, please submit your CV for immediate response.
CPS Swansea

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Created on 04/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom