Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

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

Job summary

A UK-based engineering recruiting agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a leading manufacturer in Dorchester. The role involves executing preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns in a fast-paced food production environment. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and strong electrical fault-finding skills. This position offers a salary of £51,500 per annum along with excellent training and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive overtime opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Excellent training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be qualified in electrical fault finding and mechanical systems.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment is preferred.
• Must hold NVQ Level 3 or similar qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns ensuring clear communication with teams.
• Carry out electrical fault finding and component replacement.

Skills

Strong electrical fault-finding skills

Mechanical competence

Experience in FMCG production

Education

NVQ Level 3 or time-served apprenticeship in engineering

18th Edition qualified

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

3-shift rotation (Earlies, Afternoons, Days - no nights)

£51,500 per annum

Dorcester, 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.

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, and environmental standards.
• Carry out electrical fault finding and component replacement, including drives, relays, and 3-phase equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, sharing knowledge and supporting best practices across the team.

Qualifications and Skills

• NVQ Level 3 or time-served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
• 18th Edition qualified (or working towards).
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills with mechanical competence (pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, valves, etc.).
• Experience in FMCG or similar fast-paced production environment preferred.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary circa £51,500
• 3-shift rotation with no night shifts
• Competitive overtime opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Excellent training and progression opportunities within a stable and growing site

Are you up to the challenge?

Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter Liam Reid.

Apply with your CV (a cover letter is welcome if you'd like to highlight why you're a great fit). We also run a referral scheme - if you know someone suitable, please let us know.

Please note: whilst we aim to contact all candidates, due to high volumes we can't always guarantee this. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately this role isn't progressing - but please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

Unfortunately, the client is unable to accept applications from those who currently, or will be requiring sponsorship.