Multi Skilled Engineer

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Portbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance from day one

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced pension after 12 months

Cycle to Work Scheme

B&Q Trade Card 10% discounts

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a site in Portbury, Bristol. The role focuses on maximising plant uptime, performing PPMs and reactive repairs on manufacturing equipment, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both electrical and mechanical maintenance, experience with steam systems or boilers, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (medium to heavy manufacturing would be advantageous).
• Strong multi-skilled maintenance background with electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience.
• Experience working with steam systems, boilers or similar process equipment.
• Proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across the site.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Work with the Engineering Team Manager to plan long-term solutions for recurring issues.
• Complete maintenance on boiler and steam systems on a daily/weekly basis.
• Maintain pressure systems including steam, condensate and compressed air.
• Ensure compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations and site safety procedures.
• Isolate plant and equipment safely to allow maintenance and contractor activities.
• Issue Permits to Work and Isolation Certificates as required.
• Coordinate with external contractors when needed.
• Record maintenance activities in the site CMMS.
• Manage spare parts and communicate stock needs to the engineering team.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and clean, safe work areas.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Proactive maintenance

Team collaboration

Tools

Boilers

Steam systems

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Portbury, Bristol

Salary: £54,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 Days / 2 Nights) – 6:00am to 6:00pm / 6:00pm to 6:00am

The Company

Our client is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of animal nutrition products, providing innovative feed solutions to the agricultural sector. Supporting livestock farmers across multiple European countries, they play a vital role in helping improve farm productivity, animal health, and operational efficiency.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring maximum plant uptime and maintaining the efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and site services. You will carry out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs while ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs across the site.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Working closely with the Engineering Team Manager to identify and plan long-term solutions for recurring equipment issues.
• Completing daily and weekly maintenance activities on boiler and steam systems.
• Maintaining pressure systems including steam, condensate, and compressed air systems.
• Ensuring compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations and all site safety procedures.
• Safely isolating plant and equipment to allow maintenance, cleaning, and contractor activities.
• Issuing Permits to Work and Isolation Certificates while ensuring procedures are followed correctly.
• Assisting and coordinating with external contractors when required.
• Recording maintenance activities accurately within the site's maintenance management system.
• Managing spare parts requirements and communicating stock needs to the engineering team.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards and ensuring work areas are left clean and safe.

The Candidate

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment (medium to heavy manufacturing experience would be advantageous).
• A strong multi-skilled maintenance background with both electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience.
• Experience working with steam systems, boilers, or similar process equipment.
• A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

• £54,000 annual salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Private Medical Insurance from day one
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced pension options available after 12 months' service through increased employer contributions
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• B&Q Trade Card offering 10% discounts in-store and online
• Modern, newly refurbished manufacturing facility
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business