Multi-Skilled Engineer Food/ FMCG

Dunraven Recruitment Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Aberystwyth is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to ensure equipment reliability through effective maintenance. Candidates should have an 18th Edition Electrical qualification and strong mechanical skills. The role involves both electrical and mechanical tasks in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Benefits include 33 days of holiday and an enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme (5% employer contribution)

Life insurance (3x annual salary)

Medical cover

Generous company sick pay

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

HACCP knowledge

Fabrication

Education

18th Edition Electrical (City & Guilds)

Job description

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.

Multi-Skilled Engineer Job 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.

Required Multi-Skilled Engineer Qualifications:

• 18th Edition Electrical (City & Guilds) qualification.
• 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.