Multi-Skilled Engineer

Dunraven Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK FMCG manufacturer is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer in Chester to maintain and repair production machinery. The ideal candidate has an electrical qualification and mechanical ability, with an emphasis on communication and organization. This permanent role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend work and various benefits including onsite parking and overtime pay.

Benefits

Free Onsite Parking

Overtime pay

Holiday pay enhancements

No Weekends

Qualifications

• Background in regulated manufacturing preferred but not essential.
• Confident working independently and within a wider engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production machinery to high engineering, safety and hygiene standards.
• Complete planned maintenance, inspections and accurate engineering records.
• Drive continuous improvement, efficiency and loss-reduction activities.
• Uphold GMP and clean-as-you-go standards across the site.

Skills

Multiskilled engineering

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Record-keeping

Education

Electrical qualification (Apprenticeship/ONC/City & Guilds/17th-18th Edition)

Tools

TIG welding

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer

Location: Chester

Salary: £45,000

Industry: Manufacturing / FMCG

Job Type: Permanent

Shift: Monday – Friday (Days)

Our client is looking for a Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join their growing team. They are a fast‑growing UK FMCG manufacturer producing high‑quality products for major household brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production machinery to high engineering, safety and hygiene standards
• Complete planned maintenance, inspections and accurate engineering records
• Operate and maintain site utilities
• Support machinery installs, upgrades and relocations
• Drive continuous improvement, efficiency and loss‑reduction activities
• Uphold GMP and clean‑as‑you‑go standards across the site

Requirements

• Multiskilled engineer with recognised electrical qualification (Apprenticeship/ONC/City & Guilds/17th‑18th Edition)
• Mechanical capability and TIG welding experience desirable
• Background in regulated manufacturing (preferred but not essential)
• Confident working independently and within a wider engineering team
• Strong communication skills and solid record‑keeping
• Organised, self‑motivated and able to work autonomously

Benefits

• No Weekends
• Free Onsite Parking
• Overtime pay
• Holiday pay enhancements