Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias for a busy manufacturing environment in Shepton Mallet. The role involves diagnosing and repairing equipment, performing maintenance tasks, and working in a collaborative team. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in fault finding on PLCs. Competitive salary of £53,000 per annum, with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern and various benefits including a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Time-served or fully qualified engineer.
• Proficient in fault finding on PLC-controlled equipment.
• Experience with motors, pumps, and gear systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on production and process equipment.
• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Maintain conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and shafts.

Skills

Fault finding on PLC-controlled equipment

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Knowledge of motors and pumps

Welding, turning, or milling

Experience in FMCG or food/drinks manufacturing

Education

City & Guilds / HNC / HND or similar

Tools

PLC systems

Inverters

Servo motors

Inspection systems

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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias), Shepton Mallet

Client: Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Location: Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c4636a069dfd

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Role: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Shift: 4 on 4 off
Pay: £53,000 per annum
Location: Shepton Mallet

Are you a recently qualified or experienced Maintenance Engineer seeking a role in a busy, high-tech manufacturing environment? We are collaborating with a reputable manufacturer that combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to produce millions of units annually. Due to ongoing growth, they are expanding their maintenance team.

This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking engineering department in a dynamic, hands-on position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair faults on production and process equipment
• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks
• Work with PLCs (I/O), inverters, heating elements, servo motors, sensors, etc.
• Maintain conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, shafts, tensioners, bearings
• Support maintenance of high-speed packing lines, fillers, pasteurisers, and inspection systems
• Complete and improve PPM routines to meet OEE targets
• Document maintenance activities accurately
• Assist with site projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Experience:

• Time-served or fully qualified engineer (City & Guilds / HNC / HND or similar)
• Proficient in fault finding on PLC-controlled equipment (Siemens / Allen Bradley beneficial)
• Experience working with motors, pumps, conveyors, and gear systems
• Preferred experience in FMCG or food/drinks manufacturing
• Additional skills such as welding, turning, or milling are advantageous

Benefits:

• 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Collaborative team environment with modern equipment and technology investment