Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer

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

If this role is of interest, please press apply or reach out to Ryan Guy on (url removed) or (phone number removed).