via Reed · 14 September 2026 ·9 days ago

Multi Skilled Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd
Somerset Full-time GBP 52,000 – 55,000
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Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer Location: Somerset
Salary: £55,000 (OTE £60,000+)
Shift: 4 on 4 off (2 Days, 2 Nights – 6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)

Job Role of the Multi Skilled Engineer A leading FMCG manufacturer in Somerset is looking to strengthen its engineering team with an experienced Multi Skilled Engineer. Working across a high-volume production facility, you'll provide electrical and mechanical maintenance support across a wide range of automated processing and packaging machinery, helping to maximise equipment availability and minimise production downtime.

With a strong emphasis on electrical fault finding, the role will involve planned maintenance, reactive breakdown response and diagnosing faults across PLC-controlled equipment, motors, sensors and drives. You'll also contribute to continuous improvement and engineering projects as the business continues to invest in its equipment, site and engineering capability.

Sector – Food & Drink Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi Skilled Engineer • Multi-Skilled Maintenance experience with a strong electrical bias.

  • Engineering qualification (Level 3 or equivalent).

  • Previous FMCG manufacturing experience.

Requirements of the Multi Skilled Engineer • Electrical fault finding.
  • PLC fault finding.

  • Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).

  • Reactive breakdown maintenance.

  • Inverters, motors and sensors.

  • Reading electrical drawings.

  • Continuous Improvement.

  • Production machinery maintenance.

  • Health & Safety awareness.

Desirable Requirements of the Multi Skilled Engineer • Food or drink manufacturing experience.
  • High-speed production line experience.

  • Mechanical fault-finding experience.

  • Electrical installation or commissioning experience.

The Multi Skilled Engineer will benefit from: • Excellent training and development programmes
  • Investment in engineering team and site

  • Up to £55,000 salary

  • Plenty of overtime and bonus opportunities

Benefits include:
  • Great pension scheme

  • Excellent healthcare benefits

  • Bonus scheme

  • Free parking

  • On-site canteen

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact Savannah Wells at Pioneer Selection. - /

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you (Terms and Conditions apply – please see our website for further details).

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