Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Recruit4staff is representing a leading food manufacturing business in their search for a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to work in Bridgwater. Pay: Up to £53,000 per annum + Company performance bonus Hours of Work: 4 on 4 off (7am – 7pm, 2 days / 2 nights) Duration: Permanent Benefits: Enhanced pension, 276 hours holiday, company bonus (based on performance), clear career development pathways and long‑term prospects, access to a rewards platform with discounts across major retailers, onsite parking, supportive team environment Job Role As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality scheduled and reactive maintenance across the site to minimise downtime. You will deliver both planned and reactive maintenance, rapidly diagnosing faults and restoring equipment to service in a fast‑paced FMCG environment. Working with electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings while applying basic automation skills for fault‑finding and resolution, you will support continuous improvement and FMEA activities, identifying root causes and implementing cost‑effective, long‑term solutions. This role requires strong fault‑finding ability across fast‑moving machinery, pumps, valves and PLCs, and will play a key role in maintaining site reliability and driving ongoing performance improvements. Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications Experience within the FMCG industry Proven experience working on fast‑moving machinery, pumps, valves and PLCs Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills (HNC level or equivalent) Recognised time‑served Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications Food manufacturing background, ideally within dairy Additional qualifications such as HNC, IOSH or NEBOSH Experience with continuous improvement tools Commutable From Taunton, Weston-super-Mare, Glastonbury, North Petherton, Burnham-on-Sea Similar Job Titles Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Shift Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Engineering Technician, MSE For further information about this and other positions please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business. Job Reference: opp-24636 #J-18808-Ljbffr Recruit4staff