At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair production equipment in a fast-paced seafood processing environment.
- Company: Established seafood processing business in Roche, Cornwall.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent full-time role, and time off in lieu for weekends worked.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and organised workplace.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact on production efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in multi-skilled maintenance with strong mechanical and electrical skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
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
Contract: Permanent, full-time
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
- Supporting continuous improvement and efficiency projects
- Following food hygiene, health and safety and site procedures
- Ensuring tools, engineering areas and workshops remain safe and organised
- 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
- Flexibility to work variable early and day shifts
- Reliable, safety-conscious and able to communicate effectively
What's on Offer
- £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Permanent, full-time employment
- Monday-to-Friday working pattern
- Time off in lieu for weekends worked
- Varied work across mechanical and electrical systems
- Opportunity to join an established and growing business
- 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.
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