Multi-skilled Shift Engineer- FMCG

Role: -Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer
Location: -Deeside
Shift: -4 on 4 off shift (12-hour shifts 2days/2 nights)
Salary: £51,250 per annum
Benefits: -Pension, life assurance, subsidised canteen and discounted staff shop, learning platform, free parking & career progression opportunities.

Are you a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our clients FMCG engineering team and play a key role in keeping our production facility running efficiently, safely, and reliably.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with modern automated equipment within a continuous manufacturing environment, where your technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and proactive mindset will directly contribute to operational performance.
As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of process, packaging, and site equipment. Working both independently and as part of a skilled engineering team, you will help ensure minimal downtime and maximum production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance across production and site equipment


• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults on processing machinery, packaging equipment, and utilities


• Respond quickly to breakdowns and equipment failures to minimise disruption to production


• Support the installation, commissioning, and repair of plant machinery and facilities


• Perform workshop duties, including machine repairs and component fabrication


• Assist manufacturing teams with line adjustments, changeovers, and technical support


• Identify and implement engineering improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime


• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and maintenance records


• Work collaboratively with external contractors and engineering partners on site projects


• Train and support colleagues on the safe use and maintenance of equipment

The Person

• Engineering qualification such as HNC or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering


• Experience working in a high-speed automated manufacturing environment (ideally FMCG or food production)


• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across electrical and mechanical systems


• Experience with automated machinery, packaging equipment, and site services


• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively


• Strong commitment to health and safety

Desirable:

• Experience with integrated control systems


• Knowledge of automatic packaging and palletising systems


• Familiarity with AC drives and/or servo drive systems

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