Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Careers; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in Dorchester is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure smooth operations in their food production site. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and supporting small projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced environment and relevant qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary of £51,500 per annum and the chance to be part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced food production environment.
• Completed apprenticeship or experience as a time-served Maintenance Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Quickly respond to breakdowns, ensuring communication with production teams.
• Identify root causes of issues and document corrective actions.
• Assist project team with installations and upgrades.
• Service utilities including boilers and compressed air systems.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Monday to Friday - days (2-shift)

£51,500 per annum

Dorchester, Dorset

Have you recently completed your apprenticeship or are you a time-served Maintenance Engineer with experience in a fast-paced food production environment?

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a well-established manufacturer that prides itself on quality, investment, and a collaborative culture. This is an exciting opportunity to join their engineering team as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer.

This is what you'll be doing

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of a busy food production site, carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance while supporting minor projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities :

• Execute planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and keep production on track.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly, ensuring clear communication with production teams.
• Identify and investigate root causes of recurring issues, documenting corrective actions.
• Support project work and assist the site project team with small installations and upgrades.
• Maintain and service utilities including boilers, compressed air, and water treatment systems.

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, food safety, ...