Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Zest; Chilton Polden; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime

Bonus

Job summary

Zest in North Somerset is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support a rapidly expanding FMCG site. You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery across 4O4O shifts (06:00-18:00 / 18:00-06:00) with a salary of £51,000-£53,000 plus enhanced overtime and a bonus.

You will diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, drive uptime improvements, and work with the production team to optimise equipment while following health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Experience in an FMCG environment preferred.
• Qualifications NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the production facilities.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Minimise downtime by efficiently managing breakdowns as well support.
• Collaborate with the production team to optimise equipment performance.
• Ensure that health and safety procedures are followed.
• Carry out site service maintenance when required.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical engineering

Education

NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent

Job description

Position: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: North Somerset
Salary: £51,000 - £53,000 + Enhanced Overtime + Bonus
Shift Pattern: 4O4O (12-hour shifts)
06:00-18:00//18:00 - 06:00

Join a rapidly expanding business that's investing significantly in new machinery, site upgrades, and engineering capability. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a company where growth isn't just talk - it's happening now!

The Role

• Conducting preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Ensuring the smooth operation of the production facilities.
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults.
• Ensuring minimal downtime by efficiently managing breakdowns as well support.
• Collaborating with the production team to optimise equipment performance.
• Ensure that health and safety procedures are followed.
• Carry out site service maintenance when required.

What We're Looking For

• A strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Experience in an FMCG environment (preferred).
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work rotating day and night shifts.

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