Maintenance Engineer

Job in Somerset, Somerset County, England, UK

Listing for: Thrive Group

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-20

Job specializations:

Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Shepton Mallet who is actively looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis.

What you will be doing:
Working in a fast-paced FMCG factory environment, we are seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to help keep our production running efficiently and reliably and support growth of the engineering team.

Diagnose and repair production and process equipment across all sites.
Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance including wiring, fault finding, and system repairs.
Work with PLCs, inverters, heating elements, servo motors, contractors, overloads, sensors (inductive, reed, proximity), and more.
Perform mechanical repairs on conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, shafts, tensioners, bearings, etc.
Maintain a range of equipment including high-speed packing machines, fillers, pasteurisers, printers, boxing machines, and inspection systems.
Record breakdowns and maintenance activities clearly and accurately.
Execute and improve pre-planned maintenance (PPM) to reduce downtime and support OEE targets.
Contribute to ongoing performance improvements and engineering project

What you will need to succeed:

Fully qualified maintenance engineer (ideally time-served, with City & Guilds...

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