Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Morgan Gray; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organisation in Barnstaple is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to maintain and improve production equipment. The ideal candidate will have proven engineering experience and a relevant qualification. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent work-life balance, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and career development

Two-week rotating shift pattern

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills across mechanical and electrical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Support process improvements across the site.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC / ONC in Engineering

Tools

CMMS system

PLC-controlled machinery

Job description

A global organisation are looking for for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their site Barnstaple. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and improving production equipment to ensure high levels of reliability and efficiency across the site.

You’ll be part of a close-knit engineering team that supports continuous improvement, drives equipment reliability, and contributes to a safe and productive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a range of manufacturing machinery and systems.
• Diagnose and repair both mechanical and electrical faults in a timely manner to minimise downtime.
• Support process improvements and reliability projects across the site.
• Work collaboratively with production and technical teams to achieve performance targets.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records through the site's CMMS system.
• Uphold strict health, safety, and environmental standards at all times.

About You

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in engineering (minimum NVQ Level 3 / HNC / ONC).
• Proven experience as a multi-skilled engineer in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery, drives, and automated systems (advantageous).
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
• A positive attitude towards continuous improvement and safe working practices.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Two-week rotating shift pattern offering excellent work/life balance.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• A stable, long-term position with a well-established manufacturing company.