Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Beaminster, Dorset
Salary: £44, – £46, 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:
1. Perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across production and packaging equipment
2. Troubleshoot mechanical issues on pumps, conveyors, mixers, and other production machinery
3. Support electrical maintenance tasks when needed, including fault finding on control panels and circuits
4. Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly service checks and keep detailed maintenance records
5. Participate in site project work and contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives
6. Ensure compliance with site Health & Safety, food safety (FSSC), and company procedures
7. Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimise energy usage
Ideal Candidate:
8. Strong mechanical maintenance background, ideally in dairy or food production
9. Knowledge of electrical maintenance and fault finding
10. Understanding of 3-phase systems and high voltage equipment (desirable)
11. Proven experience in a production/manufacturing setting
12. Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, team-oriented attitude
13. Comfortable working on a Panama shift pattern
What’s in it for you?
14. Competitive salary with regular performance-based increases
15. Annual bonus based on personal and business performance
16. 25 days holiday + bank holidays
17. Excellent pension scheme
18. Extensive wellbeing and health benefits (private medical, dental, optical, gym discounts, etc.)
19. Safety recognition awards
20. 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.