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Job Title – Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer
Location – Newport, South Wales
Salary – £42,892
Shift – Rotating 3 Shift Pattern (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am)
Job Role of the Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business supplying major retailers, restaurants, and food service customers across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to join a business that invests heavily in its people, equipment, and facilities, while offering genuine opportunities for career progression into supervisory and management positions.
You will be responsible for carrying out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs across a busy manufacturing site consisting of multiple production buildings. Working closely with production teams, you will help ensure maximum equipment reliability, minimise downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
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The role also includes responsibility for site facilities, utilities, and infrastructure, making this an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety and autonomy.
Sector – Manufacturing / FMCG
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer
- Formal engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or above in an Electrical or Mechanical discipline)
- Minimum of 3 years' engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
- Full UK driving licence and own transport due to site location
Desirable Requirements for the Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer
- Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments
- Apprenticeship, ONC, or equivalent engineering qualification
- Knowledge of refrigeration systems and site utilities
- Continuous improvement experience
The Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:
- Working for a growing and highly successful food manufacturing business
- Excellent opportunities for progression into supervisory and leadership positions
- Annual performance bonus of 2.5%–5%
- 31 days holiday including bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services
- Shopping discounts and rewards platform
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Length of service rewards and additional holiday entitlement
- Enhanced sick pay scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs
- Maintaining all plant, machinery, equipment, utilities, and site facilities
- Ensuring maximum machinery availability to support production demands
- Managing maintenance records and ensuring compliance with engineering standards
- Supporting continuous improvement projects across production and engineering
- Liaising with contractors and external suppliers when required
- Maintaining Health & Safety, hygiene, and GMP standards at all times
- Supporting utility systems and site infrastructure to ensure operational reliability
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