Multi Skilled Engineer

Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 8% employer contribution

Life assurance up to 8x salary

Private healthcare and dental options

Annual leave: 25 days + bank holidays

Shift pattern: 2 days / 2 nights / 4

Job summary

Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd is seeking a maintenance technician for high-speed brewing and packaging environments in the West of England. You will maintain, troubleshoot and optimise utilities equipment, focusing on reliability and safety across production lines.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification, time served, and strong fault-finding and PLC knowledge. A shift pattern of 2 days, 2 nights, and 4 days off applies, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Time Served in relevant field.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing or processing environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities.
• Knowledge of PLCs, motors, sensors, and control systems.
• Strong safety awareness and compliance with safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise brewing/ packaging /utilities equipment depending on recruiting department
• Troubleshoot and repair high-speed automated machinery
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance
• Work across utilities, refrigeration systems, compressors, and production lines

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostics

Safety awareness

PLC knowledge

Motors and sensors

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification

Time Served

Experience in high-speed manufacturing environments

Tools

PLCs

Control systems

Sensors

Motors

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise brewing/ packaging /utilities equipment depending on recruiting department
• Troubleshoot and repair high-speed automated machinery
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance
• Work across utilities, refrigeration systems, compressors, and production lines

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Time Served
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing or processing environments
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities
• Knowledge of PLCs, motors, sensors, and control systems
• Strong safety awareness and compliance with safe working practices

Desirable

• Multi-skilled (electrical and mechanical) experience
• Exposure to utilities, brewing, or liquid processing systems
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and instrumentation

4. Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: approx. £53,928 per annum
• Annual performance bonus: up to £2,500 (discretionary, one-off payment)
• Pension: up to 8% employer contribution
• Life assurance: up to 8x salary
• Private healthcare and dental options
• Annual leave: 25 days + bank holidays
• Shift pattern: 2 days / 2 nights / 4 days off
• Additional employee benefits and wellbeing support