Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Zest; Chilton Polden; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Somerset is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. The role involves both planned and reactive maintenance across various equipment types. Ideal candidates should have strong troubleshooting skills and experience in fast-paced environments. Earnings average over £60,000, including overtime, and there are significant opportunities for career development.

Benefits

1.5x overtime rate

Career progression opportunities

Long-term stability

Exciting expansion projects

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently and think on your feet.
• Calm under pressure and effective prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance.
• Work with both older and modern equipment.
• Support major capital investment projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Team player

Pressure management

Electrical bias

Job description

Overview

Position: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £50,000 + overtime at enhanced rate - (Average earnings £60K+)

Shifts: 12-hour shifts in blocks of 2's & 3's - covering days and nights

Location: Somerset

Zest have partnered closely with a successful and rapidly growing food manufacturer in the heart of Somerset. Due to growth and investment in the business we are seeking talented engineers to join our client's team. You\'ll work on everything from classic plant kit to brand-new machinery, keeping production running smoothly while enjoying the freedom to get the job done without being clock-watched.

Responsibilities

• Planned & reactive maintenance - around 5 scheduled jobs per day, plus responding to breakdowns as needed
• Work on a mix of older plant and modern high-speed automated equipment
• Support major capital investment projects, including installations, commissioning, and upgrades
• Carry out fault finding and repairs across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Collaborate closely with production teams to minimise downtime and keep operations smooth
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to boost reliability and efficiency

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled maintenance engineer - electrical bias highly desirable
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or other fast-paced environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills - able to work independently and think on your feet
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively
• A dependable, team-oriented engineer who can be trusted as a safe pair of hands
• Happy to get involved in both day-to-day maintenance and large-scale project work

What\'s in it for you

• Average earnings 60k+ with overtime
• 1.5x OT rate
• No micro-managing - we\'re all grown up!
• Career progression and development - investing in you!
• Long-term stability - low staff turnover
• Be part of a big expansion project in a growing business
• Excellent Perks

For more information contact George on (phone number removed) or (url removed) and join a team where you\'ll be valued, and part of something exciting.

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