Multi-Skilled Engineer - Food/ FMCG

Dunraven Recruitment; Penparcau; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer based in Aberystwyth is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to support their operations. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess an 18th Edition Electrical qualification and strong mechanical expertise. This role offers a secure, day shift position with generous benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Enhanced pension scheme (5% employer contribution)

Life insurance (3x annual salary)

Medical cover through employee wellbeing programme

Generous company sick pay

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical knowledge within an FMCG / manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in machine maintenance and fault finding.
• Ability to read schematics and diagnose faults.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance and drive continuous improvement.
• Respond to and resolve breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime.
• Monitor equipment compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fabrication

Fault finding

Education

18th Edition Electrical qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer - Food/ FMCG

Location: Aberystwyth

Salary: Discussed On Initial Call (Competitive)

Industry: Food/ FMCG Manufacturing

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 14:30 (40 hours)

The Company

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-established and award-winning food manufacturer that forms part of a leading global group. With a reputation for high-quality products and strong local roots, the business offers long-term career prospects within a secure, people-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and driving continuous improvement.
• Responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime.
• Monitoring equipment to ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and quality standards.
• Carrying out electrical and mechanical maintenance across a range of production lines, packaging machinery, and services equipment (including boilers, pasteurisers and processors).
• Performing machine modifications and plant improvements.
• Basic plumbing, fabrication, and general engineering repairs.
• Recording all activities accurately on CMMS systems.
• Working independently with minimal supervision, while also supporting the wider engineering team.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition Electrical (City & Guilds) qualification OR Qualified by experience.
• Strong mechanical knowledge within an FMCG / manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in machine maintenance, fabrication, and fault finding.
• Ability to read schematics and diagnose electrical / mechanical faults.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.

Benefits

• Day shifts only (Monday-Friday, 06:00-14:30) - no nights or weekends.
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Enhanced pension scheme (5% employer contribution).
• Life insurance (3x annual salary).
• Medical cover through employee wellbeing programme.
• Generous company sick pay.
• Free onsite parking