At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and improve production equipment while tackling mechanical and electrical faults.
- Company: Join Thrive Group, partnering with a leading manufacturing client in Warminster.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £44,000, increasing to £46,000 after probation, plus flexible shifts.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth with a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification and experience in manufacturing or industrial settings required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client Warminster who are actively looking to recruit a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join the team on a permanent basis.
What you will be doing:
- As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of production and processing equipment.
- Your duties will include:
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across manufacturing machinery and plant equipment.
- Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime.
- Responding promptly to equipment breakdowns and implementing effective corrective actions.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.
- Conducting root cause analysis on recurring faults and implementing long-term solutions.
- Assisting with machinery installations, upgrades, modifications, and project work.
What you will need to succeed:
- A recognised engineering qualification such as an Apprenticeship, Degree, HND, HNC, or City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline.
- 17th or 18th Edition Electrical Regulations qualification.
- Previous experience working within a manufacturing, production, FMCG, food, packaging, or industrial environment.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance skills, with a good understanding of electrical systems.
- Experience working with conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automated machinery.
- The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and maintenance documentation.
What you will receive in return:
- Starting Salary £44,000, increasing to £46,000 after probation.
- 25 hours per week.
- Rotational Shifts - Alternating weeks, Early, day and Late:
- Early Shift: 5:45 - 14:00
- Day Shift: 07:45 - 16:00
- Late Shift: 13:45 - 22:00
What you need to do next:
If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please email on sarah.elliott@thrivegroup.co.uk or contact me on 01225 632666 to discuss further.
Thrive group are acting as an Employment Agency with respect to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Locations
Maintenance Engineer (mech bias) in Frome, Somerset employer: Thrive Group
At Thrive Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. Our client in Warminster provides competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and opportunities for continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for skilled Maintenance Engineers to thrive and advance their careers in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
