Multi-Skilled Engineer (4 on 4 off)

First Military Recruitment; Llanidloes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer in Llanidloes. This role involves 4 on 4 off shifts with responsibilities including technical support and maintenance work. Candidates with strong practical skills, the ability to work under pressure, and relevant engineering qualifications are encouraged to apply. The position prioritizes safety, quality, and efficiency in all activities.

Qualifications

• Practical skills and a common-sense approach.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and willingness to work unsociable hours.
• Self-confidence and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Understanding of engineering requirements; experience in an FMCG chilled environment is preferred.
• Good aptitude and understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Recognized qualification in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the correction, prevention, and elimination of technical problems on-site.
• Work with production during factory start-up.
• Ensure adherence to the company's Health, Safety, Environment, Hygiene, and Animal Welfare policies.
• Manage and close out all equipment failures, work orders, and PPM jobs.
• Enter data into Holistech for parts used and jobs raised & completed.
• Maintain housekeeping of all workshop areas, including stores, ensuring the department is audit-ready at all times.
• Follow engineering handback procedures.
• Ensure all work meets specifications and SHE & food safety standards.
• Meet targets using appropriate technical support to address problems.
• Maintain excellent timekeeping, attendance, and adherence to procedures.
• Respond promptly to issues to minimize downtime, quality, and efficiency problems.
• Use risk assessment techniques to ensure safety of plant, equipment, and personnel.
• Support a culture of safety, quality, and environmental awareness, including animal welfare.
• Demonstrate good behavioral and safety principles in all activities.
• Strive to reduce costs while minimizing production downtime.
• Be adaptable to shift patterns as required by the company.

Job description

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Multi-Skilled Engineer (4 on 4 off), Llanidloes

Client: First Military Recruitment

Location: Llanidloes

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8aa90c9a9664

Job Views: 18

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a multi-skilled engineer on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out ongoing preventative and emergency maintenance work throughout the sites.

The shifts for this role are on a 4 on 4 off basis, involving 4 x 12-hour days (5:00 am – 5:00 pm) followed by 4 days off.

Applications from ex-military personnel are encouraged but all applications will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for the correction, prevention, and elimination of technical problems on-site.
• Work with production during factory start-up.
• Ensure adherence to the company's Health, Safety, Environment, Hygiene, and Animal Welfare policies.
• Manage and close out all equipment failures, work orders, and PPM jobs.
• Enter data into Holistech for parts used and jobs raised & completed.
• Maintain housekeeping of all workshop areas, including stores, ensuring the department is audit-ready at all times.
• Follow engineering handback procedures.
• Ensure all work meets specifications and SHE & food safety standards.
• Meet targets using appropriate technical support to address problems.
• Maintain excellent timekeeping, attendance, and adherence to procedures.
• Respond promptly to issues to minimize downtime, quality, and efficiency problems.
• Use risk assessment techniques to ensure safety of plant, equipment, and personnel.
• Support a culture of safety, quality, and environmental awareness, including animal welfare.
• Demonstrate good behavioral and safety principles in all activities.
• Strive to reduce costs while minimizing production downtime.
• Be adaptable to shift patterns as required by the company.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Practical skills and a common-sense approach.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and willingness to work unsociable hours.
• Self-confidence and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Understanding of engineering requirements; experience in an FMCG chilled environment is preferred.
• Good aptitude and understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Recognized qualification in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.