Maintenance engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Southampton

Salary: Up to £56,000

Shift: Permanent Nights

Job Role of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established FMCG manufacturer based in Southampton. This market-leading business is known for its investment in people, modern production facilities, and commitment to operational excellence.

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out both electrical and mechanical maintenance across a range of high-speed production and packaging equipment. Working on a permanent night shift, you will respond to breakdowns, complete planned preventative maintenance, and support continuous improvement projects to maximise plant performance and minimise downtime.

Sector: FMCG Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Multi-skilled maintenance experience within an FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Essential Requirements for the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Recognised engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical).
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and effectively on a permanent night shift.

Desirable Requirements for the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within the UK.
• Experience fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery using inputs and outputs.
• Exposure to high-speed production, packaging, conveyors, motors, drives, and automated equipment.

The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Will Benefit From

• Salary up to £56,000.
• Permanent night shift pattern.
• Working for a recognised and growing FMCG manufacturer.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance package.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Modern manufacturing environment with continued investment in engineering.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact Kieran Wall at Pioneer Selection.

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