Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Zest; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing FMCG company in Somerset is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to conduct maintenance on production machinery. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical and mechanical engineering background, relevant qualifications like NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds, and experience in an FMCG environment. This role involves ensuring smooth operations, diagnosing faults, and optimizing performance, along with flexibility for rotating shifts. A fantastic opportunity to join an expanding team with competitive salary offering.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Experience in an FMCG environment is preferred.
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work rotating day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Ensure smooth operation of production facilities.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Manage breakdowns efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production team to optimize equipment performance.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Perform site service maintenance when required.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

Job description

Job Description

Position : Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location : Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Salary : £50,000 - £53,000 + Enhanced Overtime

Shift Pattern : 4O4O (12-hour shifts)

06 : 00-18 : 00 / / 18 : 00-06 : 00

Zest have partnered up with a growing and successful FMCG in the heart of Somerset. We are seeking Multiple Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable and expanding company. Due to an expansion within the business they are now looking to expand its Engineering team.

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.