Shift Engineer

Pioneer Selection - Manufacturing & Industry Recruitment Specialists; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Gym access

Training & development

Clear progression to senior roles

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer for a state-of-the-art FMCG site in Somerset. You will maintain and fault-find on automated production and packaging lines, ensuring maximum uptime in a high-speed environment.

The role offers a 4 on 4 off shift (days and nights) with a salary up to £52,000 plus pension, life insurance and gym access, and clear progression into senior engineering or management.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with pre-planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance in a fast-paced industrial factory.
• Ability to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights).

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance, fault-finding and planned preventive maintenance on automated production and packaging machinery.
• Ensure maximum uptime and efficiency in a high-volume FMCG environment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Reactive maintenance

4 on 4 off shift

Education

NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Somerset

Salary: Up to £52,000

Shift: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

Job Role of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed by a strong Maintenance Engineer has come to the forefront. This is going to be any engineer's dream to work in this state-of-the-art, fully automated, fast-paced FMCG factory. They have recently invested heavily into the site, installing new production lines and upgrading existing machinery. It's a great place to work for any maintenance engineer who wants to develop their career both technically and/or into management.

You will be responsible for carrying out electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and planned preventative maintenance on a range of fully automated production and packaging machinery, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency in a high-volume FMCG environment.

Sector – FMCG / Factory Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Maintenance Engineer

• Maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with pre-planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance in a fast-paced industrial factory.
• Ability to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights).

Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

• Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent).
• Experience working within an FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environment.

Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

• Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in the UK.
• Experience on homogenisers, VTIS pasteurisers, high speed aseptic filling machines, liquid food products. MUST

The Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

• Working for a market-leading FMCG manufacturing business.
• Competitive salary up to £52,000.
• Company benefits package including pension, life insurance, and gym access.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Clear progression routes into senior engineering or management positions.