Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential manufacturing organization in Frome seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with strong mechanical expertise. In this role, you will:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems, including conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, motors, bearings, pneumatic systems, hydraulic equipment, and automated machinery
• Diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs in accordance with safety standards and manufacturers' guidelines
• Undertake equipment strip-downs, component replacements, alignments, adjustments, and rebuilds
• Perform basic electrical fault-finding and safely isolate equipment when required
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to engineering projects aimed at improving equipment reliability, performance, and efficiency
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the company's CMMS system
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Provide technical support and collaborate closely with production and operations teams

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, ONC, or HNC) in Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineering
• Proven experience in a similar maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environment
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with practical experience working on bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Sound electrical knowledge, including motors, sensors, control systems, and safe electrical isolation
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, technical diagrams, and schematics
• Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Flexible, team-oriented, and capable of working independently under pressure

Desirable:

• Electrical qualification or experience undertaking basic electrical maintenance and fault-finding
• Experience working with automated systems, robotics, or packaging machinery
• Welding, fabrication, machining, or mechanical fitting experience
• Knowledge of lean maintenance or continuous improvement practices, including TPM, Kaizen, and 5S

Location: Frome

Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts – 6am - 2:15pm / 2pm - 10:15pm, 8.15 hours a day, 41.25 hours per week

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• You submit your application directly on getajob.ai
• One of our experienced recruiters will screen your qualifications and experience
• We present qualified candidates to our client for consideration
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Pay

Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the screening process.

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