Job Description:

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Relocate to the South Coast | £46,000–£50,000 Package | FMCG Manufacturing

Are you an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a fresh start, a better lifestyle, and a long-term career move with a major food manufacturing business?

This is an excellent opportunity to relocate to the South Coast and join a well-established, fast-paced FMCG manufacturing site where engineering is genuinely valued.

You will be joining a busy engineering team responsible for keeping high-volume production equipment, plant, services and site assets running safely, efficiently and reliably. This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer who enjoys fault finding, planned maintenance, continuous improvement and being part of a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

The Package

• £46,000–£50,000 total package
• 5% employer matched pension
• Annual salary reviews
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Excellent employee discounts
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Longterm stability with a growing FMCG manufacturer

Why Relocate?

Build Your Career While Improving Your Lifestyle

Join a well-invested manufacturing site where engineering is highly valued

Work within a supportive and experienced engineering team

Enjoy the South Coast lifestyle with beaches, countryside and coastal living

Secure a long-term role with genuine progression opportunities

Be part of a business continuing to invest in people, equipment and facilities

The Shift Pattern

This role operates a rotating 12-hour days and nights shift pattern.

Days

During the first week of the days rotation, you will work Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

During the second week, you will work Wednesday and Thursday only, again from 6:00am to 6:00pm, with the remaining five days off.

Nights

During the first week of the nights rotation, you will work Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6:00pm to 6:00am.

During the second week, you will work Wednesday and Thursday only, from 6:00pm to 6:00am, with the remaining five days off.

The rotation then returns to days, providing regular blocks of time off throughout the year.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving plant, production equipment, services and site assets to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across site equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Minimise downtime through effective fault finding and problem solving
• Maintain engineering systems and CMMS records
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety and environmental standards
• Support production teams to maximise operational performance
• Participate in shift handovers and engineering meetings
• Maintain GMP and quality standards across the site
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers and internal departments when required

The Person

We're Looking for Someone With:

• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills
• FMCG, food manufacturing or wider manufacturing experience
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of issues
• Experience using CMMS systems (desirable)
• A practical approach to balancing reactive and planned maintenance

Essential Qualification

You Must Have One Of The Following:

Recognised Level 3 Engineering Qualification

GNVQ or equivalent engineering qualification

Electrical qualification

Relevant engineering degree

Candidates with overseas equivalent qualifications are welcome to apply, but qualification certificates must be provided for review.

Benefits Include:

Life assurance

5% employer matched pension

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Gym and retail discounts

Star Awards recognition scheme

Flexible access to earned pay

Online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Eye test reimbursement

Training and development opportunities

Financial wellbeing support

Colleague recognition initiatives

Important Application Notes

Please Only Apply If You Have:

A recognised Level 3 engineering qualification (or equivalent)

Electrical engineering experience within a manufacturing environment

The right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Interested?

This Could Be the Perfect Move If You Are:

1. An experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer
2. Looking for a long-term career opportunity
3. Open to relocating to the South Coast, or live within a commutable area
4. Seeking a role with strong earning potential and excellent benefits

If you are interested then please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

Thank you

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