Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

CV Technical; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Trowbridge seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain modern production equipment in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and promoting continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in electrical and mechanical systems, relevant qualifications, and a proactive, team-focused approach. A competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000 is offered, along with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary £45,000 - £50,000

Stable, long-term opportunity

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Strong multi-skilled background with good electrical knowledge.
• Experience with fault-finding on conveyor systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on machinery.
• Conduct fault-finding on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure equipment safety and efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance Engineer experience in FMCG

Multi-skilled (electrical/mechanical)

Fault-finding on electrical systems

Experience with conveyors and motors

Team-focused approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship

Job description

Role Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – FMCG manufacturing site. Fast-paced high-volume environment with modern production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery
• Fault-finding on electrical and mechanical systems to minimise downtime
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure equipment efficiency and safety
• Ensure all work complies with H&S and site standards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environment
• Strong multi-skilled background (electrical or mechanical bias, good electrical knowledge considered)
• Experience with conveyors, motors, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLC fault-finding
• Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship)
• A proactive, team-focused approach

What We Offer

• Competitive salary £45,000 - £50,000 plus shift allowance
• Stable, long-term opportunity within a well-established manufacturer
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to work in a technically challenging FMCG environment

This role would suit an engineer who enjoys working in a fast-moving production setting and is looking for a secure position with progression opportunities.