Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Position: Multi-Skilled Engineer
Salary: £45,000
Shift: Monday-Friday (Double Days)
Hours: 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00
Location: Somerset (Commutable from Yeovil, Wincanton, Shaftsbury, Wells, Blandford Forum and surrounding areas)

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.

You will play a key role in keeping a busy production environment running smoothly by carrying out maintenance, repair and improvement work across a wide range of equipment and systems.

• 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

• 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)

• 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

If you’re a proactive engineer who enjoys variety, problem‑solving and being part of a team that’s always striving for better, this role is an excellent next step.