Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

manucomm recruitment; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in Dorchester is looking for an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This role involves maintaining production machinery, diagnosing weaknesses, and supporting various engineering projects within a modern facility. The successful candidate will have a relevant qualification, significant experience in similar environments, and strong problem-solving skills. The company offers competitive compensation along with excellent benefits including training opportunities, pension contributions, and generous holiday time.

Benefits

30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

5% employer / 5% employee 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.
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability projects.
• Ensure all work meets health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of automated production systems

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical)

18th Edition qualification

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.

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!