Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Zest; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer in Wincanton, England. In this role, you will be vital in ensuring the production environment runs smoothly by performing both mechanical and electrical maintenance across various systems and equipment. You should have an engineering apprenticeship or relevant qualifications and experience in the food sector is desired. Enjoy a stable Monday-Friday shift without nights, while contributing to innovative improvements in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Stable Monday-Friday shift pattern

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities to influence engineering decisions

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised engineering apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Engineering.
• Experience with building services like boilers and refrigeration is essential.
• A background in the food sector is desired.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance across a range of equipment.
• Perform electrical work on motors, sensors, and safety systems.
• Conduct fault-finding and root cause analysis.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Ability to read electrical & mechanical schematics

Knowledge of maintenance methodologies (PPM, CBM, PM, TBM)

Welding experience (TIG/Arc preferred)

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

Complex control systems

Packaging machinery

Job description

Position: Multi-Skilled Engineer
Salary: £45,000
Shift: Monday-Friday (Double Days)
Hours: 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00
Location: Somerset (Commutable from Yeovil, Wincanton, Shaftsbury, Wells, Blandford Forum and surrounding areas)

Are you an experienced Multi‑Skilled Engineer looking for a role where your expertise truly matters? Join a forward‑thinking food manufacturing site that prides itself on innovation, quality and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a supportive engineering team working with modern equipment, varied technology and the opportunity to make a real impact every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will play a key role in keeping a busy production environment running smoothly by carrying out maintenance, repair and improvement work across a wide range of equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical maintenance of motors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics and more
• Electrical work on motors, sensors, valves, control gear, servos, instrumentation, power distribution and safety systems
• Carrying out settings, documentation, measurements, tests and calibrations
• Fault‑finding, root cause analysis and delivering effective fixes
• Selecting the right parts and coordinating with stores to maintain stock levels
• Suggesting improvements to boost uptime, safety and quality across the plant
• Providing technical support to operators and assisting with commissioning new equipment
• Maintaining control and weighing equipment
• Working safely and hygienically at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Engineering
• Experience with building services (e.g., boilers, refrigeration, air handling)
• Confident using CMMS systems
• Background in the food sector (desired)
• Experience with packaging machinery
• Familiarity with complex control systems

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong diagnostic skills and effective corrective maintenance
• Ability to read electrical & mechanical schematics
• Knowledge of maintenance methodologies (PPM, CBM, PM, TBM)
• Welding experience (TIG/Arc preferred)

Why You’ll Love This Role

• A stable Monday‑Friday shift pattern with no nights
• A dynamic environment where no two days are the same
• Opportunities to shape improvements and influence engineering decisions
• Work within a team that values safety, innovation and continuous learning

If you’re a proactive engineer who enjoys variety, problem‑solving and being part of a team that’s always striving for better, this role is an excellent next step.