Multi Skilled Engineer - Days

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business in Bridgwater seeks a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, conducting maintenance, and supporting production efficiency. Ideal candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in a manufacturing setting. The role offers a competitive salary, pension, and modern facilities.

Benefits

Salary: £43,000 – £46,000 (DOE)

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Modern facilities and equipment

Qualifications

• Time-served Multi-skilled Engineer qualification (Mechanical bias preferred).
• Experience working within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Pneumatic system knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing faults on production and packaging lines.
• Reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical engineering drawings.
• Carrying out planned, preventive, and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Supporting production teams to minimise downtime.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Diagnostics and Repairs

Preventive Maintenance

Team Work

Pneumatic Systems

Education

Time-served Multi-skilled Engineer qualification

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Days) - Bridgwater

Salary: £43,000 – £46,000 per annum

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

The Company

Our client is a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Bridgwater, Somerset. Due to continued expansion and increased demand, they are looking to recruit a time‑served, multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical bias) to join their dedicated engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a variety of process, converting, and packaging equipment within a modern, well‑equipped facility and a stable company that values long‑term employment and professional development.

The Role

Working as part of a small engineering team, your main responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing and repairing faults on a range of production and packaging lines (both mechanical and electrical).
• Reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical engineering drawings.
• Carrying out planned, preventive, and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Supporting production teams to minimise downtime and maintain high efficiency.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

• Time‑served Multi‑Skilled Engineer qualification (Mechanical bias preferred).
• Experience working within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Pneumatic system knowledge (advantageous).
• A self‑motivated, team‑oriented attitude and willingness to help where needed.

Benefits

• Salary: £43,000 – £46,000 (DOE)
• Free on‑site parking
• Pension scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Modern facilities and equipment

Commutable From:

• Wells
• Shepton Mallet
• Yeovil
• Taunton
• Weston‑super‑Mare

This role may suit candidates currently or previously employed as:

• Mechanical Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Maintenance Fitter
• Multi‑Skilled Engineer
• Service Engineer