Multi Skilled Engineer in Cornwall, Victoria

Location: Roche, Cornwall (PL26) Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: 40 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Shift Start Times: Variable early and day shifts, starting from approximately 05:30 or between 07:00–08:00 CDS Labour are recruiting an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer for a well-established seafood processing and manufacturing business based near Roche, Cornwall. This is a hands-on engineering role supporting a busy FMCG production operation. You will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, responding to breakdowns and completing planned maintenance to keep the site running safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities * Completing planned preventative maintenance on production machinery * Responding quickly to mechanical and electrical breakdowns * Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs * Maintaining Multivac packaging equipment and other food-processing machinery * Minimising production downtime and improving equipment reliability * Completing routine inspections, servicing and safety checks * Supporting machinery installations, upgrades and commissioning * Identifying recurring faults and recommending long-term solutions * Working closely with production teams to resolve engineering issues * Maintaining accurate maintenance records and reporting completed work * Managing spare parts and reporting replacement requirements * Following food hygiene, health and safety and site procedures * Providing occasional weekend support when required, with time off in lieu What We’re Looking For * Previous experience in a multi-skilled maintenance or engineering role * Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills * Some electrical maintenance and diagnostic experience * FMCG, food manufacturing or fast-paced production experience is preferred * Experience maintaining or repairing Multivac machinery would be highly advantageous * Relevant mechanical or electrical engineering qualification is desirable * Understanding of planned preventative maintenance systems * Ability to read technical drawings and equipment manuals * Good problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach * Ability to work independently and manage priorities * Reliable, safety-conscious and able to communicate effectively What’s on Offer * £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience * Monday-to-Friday working pattern * Time off in lieu for weekends worked * Varied work across mechanical and electrical systems * Supportive working environment with opportunities to make improvements If you are an experienced engineer with an FMCG background and strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, we would like to hear from you