Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Beaminster, Dorset
Salary: £44,000 – £46,000 PA + Bonuses
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Panama Shifts (2-2-3 pattern)
We are seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong mechanical background to join a high-performing maintenance team in a food production environment in Beaminster. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with dairy or food industry maintenance experience who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on setting.
The role focuses primarily on mechanical fault finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance, but a working knowledge of electrical systems (including 3-phase and high voltage) is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across production and packaging equipment
* Troubleshoot mechanical issues on pumps, conveyors, mixers, and other production machinery
* Support electrical maintenance tasks when needed, including fault finding on control panels and circuits
* Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly service checks and keep detailed maintenance records
* Participate in site project work and contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives
* Ensure compliance with site Health & Safety, food safety (FSSC22000), and company procedures
* Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimise energy usage
Ideal Candidate:
* Strong mechanical maintenance background, ideally in dairy or food production
* Knowledge of electrical maintenance and fault finding
* Understanding of 3-phase systems and high voltage equipment (desirable)
* Proven experience in a production/manufacturing setting
* Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, team-oriented attitude
* Comfortable working on a Panama shift pattern
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary with regular performance-based increases
* Annual bonus based on personal and business performance
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Excellent pension scheme
* Extensive wellbeing and health benefits (private medical, dental, optical, gym discounts, etc.)
* Safety recognition awards
* Comprehensive on-the-job training and long-term career support
Apply now if you’re a mechanically skilled engineer looking for a rewarding permanent role in a modern and supportive production environment.
Interested?
If this sounds like a role for you, please get in touch!
Call us: 01278 557575 / 01935 478800
Text us: 07939826914 / 07730218845
Hit apply now or send your CV directly to southwest@citycentrerecruitment.co.uk
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