Multiskilled Shift Engineer (Mechanical Bias) Location: Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
Salary: £50,000 £55,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4-shift rotation (full-time equivalent hours)
Sector: FMCG / Manufacturing / Packaging
Type: Permanent
The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging for a Multiskilled Shift Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join their high-performing engineering team at their Weston-super-Mare manufacturing site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FMCG Engineer to join a forward-thinking organisation that places strong emphasis on safety, quality, sustainability, reliability engineering and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will play a key role in increasing machine uptime, improving asset reliability, and supporting site operations through proactive and reactive engineering support.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide a proactive engineering service to the Site Operations Team
• Lead and support breakdown response and fault resolution
• Increase machine uptime and reliability during shift
• Support and develop preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
• Assist with planned maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Work collaboratively across Engineering, Conversion, Corrugator and Despatch departments
• Order and manage engineering spares and parts
• Liaise with OEMs and external engineering suppliers when required
• Use and support SAP PM systems for maintenance planning and reporting
• Deliver mechanical and electrical engineering support to machine operatives
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain high standards in health & safety, quality and compliance

Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required Essential:

• Minimum 5 years experience in an FMCG / manufacturing / industrial environment
• Mechanical bias with strong multiskilled capability
• Strong breakdown, fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic and steam systems
• Fault finding on AC & DC drives (Siemens, ABB, SSD, etc.)
• Knowledge of PLC systems including Siemens S5, S7 and Allen Bradley
• Experience using CMMS systems (SAP PM preferred)
• Ability to work on a 4-shift rotation
• Strong communication skills
• Team player with cross-department collaboration experience
• Self-motivated, driven and reliable

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 £55,000
• Permanent, stable role within a global manufacturing organisation
• Modern production environment
• Strong safety culture
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive engineering team
• Long-term progression and skills development
• Secure, high-demand sector