At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and improve high-volume production equipment in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a major food manufacturing business on the beautiful South Coast.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, health plan, discounts, and career development.
- Other info: Experience a vibrant lifestyle with beaches and countryside while advancing your career.
- Why this job: Enjoy a rewarding engineering role with genuine progression opportunities.
- Qualifications: Must have a Level 3 engineering qualification and electrical experience.
The predicted salary is between 48000 - 48000 £ per year.
Relocate to the South Coast | £46,000–£50,000 Package | FMCG Manufacturing
Are you an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a fresh start, a better lifestyle, and a long-term career move with a major food manufacturing business? This is an excellent opportunity to relocate to the South Coast and join a well-established, fast-paced FMCG manufacturing site where engineering is genuinely valued.
You will be joining a busy engineering team responsible for keeping high-volume production equipment, plant, services and site assets running safely, efficiently and reliably. This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer who enjoys fault finding, planned maintenance, continuous improvement and being part of a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
The Package
- £46,000–£50,000 total package
- 5% employer matched pension
- Annual salary reviews
- Life assurance
- Health cash plan
- Excellent employee discounts
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Longterm stability with a growing FMCG manufacturer
Why Relocate?
- Build Your Career While Improving Your Lifestyle
- Join a well-invested manufacturing site where engineering is highly valued
- Work within a supportive and experienced engineering team
- Enjoy the South Coast lifestyle with beaches, countryside and coastal living
- Secure a long-term role with genuine progression opportunities
- Be part of a business continuing to invest in people, equipment and facilities
The Shift Pattern
This role operates a rotating 12-hour days and nights shift pattern.
Days
During the first week of the days rotation, you will work Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6:00am to 6:00pm. During the second week, you will work Wednesday and Thursday only, again from 6:00am to 6:00pm, with the remaining five days off.
Nights
During the first week of the nights rotation, you will work Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6:00pm to 6:00am. During the second week, you will work Wednesday and Thursday only, from 6:00pm to 6:00am, with the remaining five days off. The rotation then returns to days, providing regular blocks of time off throughout the year.
The Role
As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving plant, production equipment, services and site assets to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance across site equipment
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
- Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
- Minimise downtime through effective fault finding and problem solving
- Maintain engineering systems and CMMS records
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety and environmental standards
- Support production teams to maximise operational performance
- Participate in shift handovers and engineering meetings
- Maintain GMP and quality standards across the site
- Liaise with contractors, suppliers and internal departments when required
The Person We're Looking for Someone With:
- Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role
- Strong electrical fault-finding skills
- FMCG, food manufacturing or wider manufacturing experience
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to work independently and take ownership of issues
- Experience using CMMS systems (desirable)
- A practical approach to balancing reactive and planned maintenance
Essential Qualification
You Must Have One Of The Following:
- Recognised Level 3 Engineering Qualification
- GNVQ or equivalent engineering qualification
- Electrical qualification
- Relevant engineering degree
- Candidates with overseas equivalent qualifications are welcome to apply, but qualification certificates must be provided for review.
Benefits Include:
- Life assurance
- 5% employer matched pension
- Health cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym and retail discounts
- Star Awards recognition scheme
- Flexible access to earned pay
- Online GP service
- Employee assistance programme
- Eye test reimbursement
- Training and development opportunities
- Financial wellbeing support
- Colleague recognition initiatives
Important Application Notes
Please Only Apply If You Have:
- A recognised Level 3 engineering qualification (or equivalent)
- Electrical engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
- The right to work in the UK without sponsorship
Interested?
This Could Be the Perfect Move If You Are:
- An experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer
- Looking for a long-term career opportunity
- Open to relocating to the South Coast, or live within a commutable area
- Seeking a role with strong earning potential and excellent benefits
If you are interested then please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Cardiff employer: H-Seventeen
Join a leading FMCG manufacturer on the beautiful South Coast, where your engineering skills will be truly valued in a supportive and dynamic environment. With a competitive salary package, excellent benefits, and genuine opportunities for career progression, this role offers not just a job but a chance to enhance your lifestyle while contributing to a thriving team dedicated to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
