Multi Skilled Engineer

CDS Labour (Group UK) Ltd; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CDS Labour are recruiting an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer for a well-established seafood processing and manufacturing business near Roche, Cornwall. The role is hands-on, maintaining production equipment and responding to breakdowns to keep the site safe and productive.

Working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week with shifts starting as early as 05:30 or between 07:00 and 08:00. A competitive salary range (£40,000-£50,000) is offered depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance/engineering role in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Some electrical maintenance experience and diagnostic ability.
• Experience with Multivac machinery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Responding quickly to mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs.
• Maintaining Multivac packaging equipment and other food-processing machinery.
• Minimising downtime and improving equipment reliability.
• Carrying out routine inspections, servicing and safety checks.
• Assisting with machinery installations, upgrades and commissioning.
• Identifying recurring faults and proposing long-term solutions.
• Collaborating with production teams to resolve engineering issues.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and reporting work carried out.
• Managing spare parts and reporting replacement needs.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety site procedures.
• Providing occasional weekend support with time off in lieu.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Electrical maintenance

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Independent working

Education

Engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical)

Tools

Multivac machinery

Job description

Location: Roche, Cornwall (PL26)

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Shift Start Times: Variable early and day shifts, starting from approximately 05:30 or between 07:00-08:00

CDS Labour are recruiting an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer for a well-established seafood processing and manufacturing business based near Roche, Cornwall.

This is a hands-on engineering role supporting a busy FMCG production operation. You will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, responding to breakdowns and completing planned maintenance to keep the site running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing planned preventative maintenance on production machinery
• Responding quickly to mechanical and electrical breakdowns
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs
• Maintaining Multivac packaging equipment and other food-processing machinery
• Minimising production downtime and improving equipment reliability
• Completing routine inspections, servicing and safety checks
• Supporting machinery installations, upgrades and commissioning
• Identifying recurring faults and recommending long-term solutions
• Working closely with production teams to resolve engineering issues
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and reporting completed work
• Managing spare parts and reporting replacement requirements
• Following food hygiene, health and safety and site procedures
• Providing occasional weekend support when required, with time off in lieu

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a multi-skilled maintenance or engineering role
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills
• Some electrical maintenance and diagnostic experience
• FMCG, food manufacturing or fast-paced production experience is preferred
• Experience maintaining or repairing Multivac machinery would be highly advantageous
• Relevant mechanical or electrical engineering qualification is desirable
• Understanding of planned preventative maintenance systems
• Ability to read technical drawings and equipment manuals
• Good problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to communicate effectively

What's on Offer

• £40,000-£50,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Monday-to-Friday working pattern
• Time off in lieu for weekends worked
• Varied work across mechanical and electrical systems
• Supportive working environment with opportunities to make improvements

If you are an experienced engineer with an FMCG background and strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, we would like to hear from you