Multi Skilled Engineer ....Nights

Associ8 Solutions; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Pontypool is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified with experience in FMCG or food manufacturing, focusing on maintaining production equipment and ensuring operational KPIs are met. This role offers numerous benefits, including enhanced leave and career growth opportunities, making it an ideal opportunity for skilled engineers looking to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Access to a company shop

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Employee recognition awards

Extensive learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve production equipment performance.
• Respond to breakdowns and conduct fault-finding repairs.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance as per schedules.

Skills

Multi-Skilled Engineer

electrical bias

FMCG experience

lean methodology

Education

Fully qualified as Multi-Skilled Engineer

Job description

We're recruiting for a Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join a well‑established food manufacturing site in Hamilton. This facility has a long heritage in craft bakery and produces a wide range of high‑volume, high‑quality products for major UK retailers and well‑known brands.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast‑paced engineering team within a successful and growing organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

In this varied and hands‑on role, you will play a key part in maintaining and improving production performance across the site.

• Carrying out daily maintenance on production equipment
• Responding to breakdowns, completing fault‑finding and repairs efficiently
• Identifying root causes and accurately recording work completed through the CMMS
• Delivering planned preventative maintenance in line with site schedules
• Ensuring all work meets food safety, health & safety, legal and quality standards
• Supporting continuous improvement and site project work
• Suggesting and implementing improvements to machinery, production lines and processes
• Working closely with operations teams and building strong stakeholder relationships

What We're Looking For

• Fully qualified Multi‑Skilled Engineer (electrical bias preferred)
• Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of lean/continuous improvement principles
• Hands‑on, flexible approach with excellent communication skills
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• High attention to detail and a strong team ethic

What's In It for You

• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (for colleagues and families)
• Retail discounts via a benefits platform
• Access to a company shop with heavily discounted products
• Refer‑a‑Friend scheme
• Employee recognition awards
• Extensive learning & development opportunities, including sponsored professional memberships and internal development programmes
• The chance to join a supportive, growing organisation with genuine career progression

The site is committed to developing its people and creating opportunities for individuals to grow, contribute and succeed. If you're a skilled engineer looking for your next challenge in a thriving manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you