Mechanical Bias Multi‑Skilled Shift Engineer – Bridgwater
We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Bias Multi‑Skilled Shift Engineer to join a rapidly growing, multi‑site manufacturing business. With a projected turnover of over £40 million this year, this company is continuing to expand and invest in its engineering function to support increasing production demands.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and skilled engineer to play a key role in maintaining and improving production equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and operational efficiency across a modern manufacturing environment.
The Role
As a Multi‑Skilled Shift Engineer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving a wide range of machinery and systems. You’ll work as part of a shift team, providing hands‑on support and ensuring assets are operating at full capacity to meet production targets.
This role would suit someone with a strong mechanical bias, supported by solid electrical fault‑finding skills, who enjoys working in a fast‑paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), as well as reactive and predictive maintenance
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime
- Conducting regular asset inspections to ensure safety and operational compliance
- Providing rapid response to breakdowns and supporting production teams on shift
- Working collaboratively with other engineers and departments to improve performance and reliability
- Identifying and implementing cost‑effective engineering solutions
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records and supporting process improvements
- Assisting with installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades
- Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health, safety, and environmental standards
What my client is looking for
- Proven experience in a similar role within manufacturing, FMCG, or production environments
- Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, with basic electrical competency (hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, sensors, conveyors, etc.)
- Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent)
- A proactive approach with strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders across the business
Package
Salary: £56,500 per annum
Shift Pattern: 12‑hour shifts (2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off)
Benefits
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 days with service)
- Guaranteed Christmas & New Year shutdown
- Pension (4% employer / 5% employee)
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite canteen
- Comprehensive wellbeing platform (including GP access, discounts, and mental health support for you and your family)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Company uniform provided
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