Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer near Dorchester is seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer. This role offers a salary of £51,300 with excellent benefits, including 30 days holiday and a solid pension scheme. The position requires strong technical skills in automated production systems. If you are looking for a stable career with a respected name in the industry, apply now.

Benefits

30 days holiday

5% employer pension contribution

Life assurance - 2x annual salary

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi Skilled, Maintenance, or Shift Engineer within an FMCG or similar production environment.
• Strong knowledge of automated production systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and improve production machinery and site facilities.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
• Support production teams with engineering expertise.

Skills

Multi Skilled Engineering

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical)

18th Edition qualification

Tools

Automated production systems

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (FMCG) – Dorchester – £51,300 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term career with a leading FMCG manufacturer? Our client, a highly respected name in the food and drink sector, is seeking a talented engineer to join their team at their modern site near Dorchester.

The Role

As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you'll work as part of a skilled engineering team on rotating 8-hour shifts. You'll be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring maximum efficiency of automated production lines, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and improve production machinery and site facilities
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults
• Support production teams with engineering expertise
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability projects
• Ensure all work meets health, safety, and quality standards

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Multi Skilled, Maintenance, or Shift Engineer within an FMCG or similar production environment
• Strong knowledge of automated production systems
• Recognised engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical)
• 18th Edition qualification desirable
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Hours

• Rotating shifts
• Includes weekend and Bank Holiday cover on a rota basis
• Minimal overtime requirements

Salary & Benefits

• £51,300 (inclusive of shift allowance)
• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• 5% employer / 5% employee pension contribution
• Life assurance - 2x annual salary
• Excellent training and career development opportunities

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a business with low staff turnover and a genuine commitment to employee development. If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Multi Skilled Engineer, and you're seeking a long-term, stable role - apply now