Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Aberystwyth £40,000 to £48,000, depending on experience Yolk Recruitment is representing an established and well-invested food manufacturer in the search for an electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking for a permanent days-based shift. You will work a consistent 4 on, 4 off patterns from 10:00am to 10:00pm, joining an experienced and supportive engineering function within a busy manufacturing environment. There can be some flexibility around start and finish times at weekends, where agreed by the engineering team. What You'll Do: Provide reactive engineering support to keep high-volume production equipment running safely and efficiently<br />Complete planned preventive maintenance across production and site services equipment<br />Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, carrying out effective repairs to minimise disruption<br />Work with equipment including processing machinery, pasteurisation systems, boilers, and associated utilities<br />Support basic plumbing, mechanical strip-downs and general engineering activities when required<br />Record and manage maintenance activity through a computerised maintenance management system<br />Make the most of planned production downtime by completing maintenance, repairs, and equipment improvements<br />Work closely with another engineer on shift and communicate effectively with production and wider site teams<br />Follow robust health, safety, hygiene, and food manufacturing procedures always

What You'll Bring:

Electrical training or qualifications, supported by practical mechanical maintenance capability<br />Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Electrical Engineer or similar<br />Confidence fault-finding and repairing industrial machinery<br />Experience completing both planned and reactive maintenance<br />Manufacturing experience, ideally gained within food, beverage, FMCG, pharmaceutical or another regulated production environment<br />A practical, inquisitive approach and the willingness to develop new technical skills<br />The ability to work safely in and around production machinery, including accessing confined or awkward equipment areas<br />Experience with boilers, processing equipment, pasteurisation systems, or industrial utilities would be beneficial, but is not essential Why You Should Apply: This position offers a particularly attractive shift pattern for engineers who want the benefits of a 4 on, 4 off schedules without switching between days and nights. Your standard hours will be 10:00am to 10:00pm, giving you predictable working days and substantial time away from work. You will be joining a site with experienced lead engineers, strong engineering coverage and a culture that takes health, safety, and fatigue management seriously. The business operates an established engineering structure, with engineers supported by lead engineers and engineering management. The wider package includes: Salary from £40,000 up to £48,000, reflecting your current skills and experience<br />Clear salary reviews and the potential for structured progression as your capabilities develop<br />Approximately 23 days' annual leave for the shift pattern<br />Employer pension contribution of 5%, with a 3% employee contribution<br />Health and wellbeing support, including money back towards dental and optical costs<br />Three times annual salary life assurance<br />Holiday buying and selling options<br />Company sick pay that increases with length of service<br />Accredited technical training, with opportunities covering areas such as boilers, working at height and other relevant engineering skills<br />Occasional voluntary overtime paid at time and a halfThe site benefits from significant backing and continuing capital investment while retaining the collaborative atmosphere of a smaller operation where colleagues know one another and engineers can have a visible impact. Ready to Apply? If you are an electrically trained engineer who enjoys solving problems, working with a wide variety of equipment, and having four consecutive days off, this could be an excellent next move. Contact Jacob Purcell to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme, just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities