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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

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United Kingdom, Wincanton

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Manufacturing

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45000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer looking for a role where your expertise truly matters? Join a forward-thinking food manufacturing site that prides itself on innovation, quality and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a supportive engineering team working with modern equipment, varied technology and the opportunity to make a real impact every day.

Job Responsibility:

  • Mechanical maintenance of motors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics and more
  • Electrical work on motors, sensors, valves, control gear, servos, instrumentation, power distribution and safety systems
  • Carrying out settings, documentation, measurements, tests and calibrations
  • Fault-finding, root cause analysis and delivering effective fixes
  • Selecting the right parts and coordinating with stores to maintain stock levels
  • Suggesting improvements to boost uptime, safety and quality across the plant
  • Providing technical support to operators and assisting with commissioning new equipment
  • Maintaining control and weighing equipment
  • Working safely and hygienically at all times

Requirements:

  • Recognised engineering apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Engineering
  • Experience with building services (e.g., boilers, refrigeration, air handling)
  • Confident using CMMS systems
  • Background in the food sector (desired)
  • Experience with packaging machinery
  • Familiarity with complex control systems
  • Strong diagnostic skills and effective corrective maintenance
  • Ability to read electrical & mechanical schematics
  • Knowledge of maintenance methodologies (PPM, CBM, PM, TBM)
  • Welding experience (TIG/Arc preferred)

Nice to have:

  • Background in the food sector
  • Welding experience (TIG/Arc preferred)
What we offer:
  • A stable Monday-Friday shift pattern with no nights
  • A dynamic environment where no two days are the same
  • Opportunities to shape improvements and influence engineering decisions
  • Work within a team that values safety, innovation and continuous learning

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 14, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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