Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity. Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: 40 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Shift Start Times: Variable early and day shifts, starting from approximately 05:30 or between 07:00–08:00 Contract: Permanent, full-time CDS Labour are recruiting an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer for a well-established seafood processing and manufacturing business based near Roche, Cornwall. This is a hands-on engineering role supporting a busy FMCG production operation. You will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, responding to breakdowns and completing planned maintenance to keep the site running safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities Completing planned preventative maintenance on production machinery Responding quickly to mechanical and electrical breakdowns Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs Maintaining Multivac packaging equipment and other food-processing machinery Minimising production downtime and improving equipment reliability Completing routine inspections, servicing and safety checks Supporting machinery installations, upgrades and commissioning Identifying recurring faults and recommending long-term solutions Working closely with production teams to resolve engineering issues Maintaining accurate maintenance records and reporting completed work Managing spare parts and reporting replacement requirements Supporting continuous improvement and efficiency projects Following food hygiene, health and safety and site procedures Ensuring tools, engineering areas and workshops remain safe and organised Providing occasional weekend support when required, with time off in lieu What We're Looking For Previous experience in a multi-skilled maintenance or engineering role Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills Some electrical maintenance and diagnostic experience FMCG, food manufacturing or fast-paced production experience is preferred Experience maintaining or repairing Multivac machinery would be highly advantageous Relevant mechanical or electrical engineering qualification is desirable Understanding of planned preventative maintenance systems Ability to read technical drawings and equipment xrexnqw manuals Good problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach Ability to work independently and manage priorities Flexibility to work variable early and day shifts Reliable, safety-conscious and able to communicate effectively What's on Offer £40,000–£50,000 per annum , depending on experience Permanent, full-time employment Monday-to-Friday working pattern Time off in lieu for weekends worked Varied work across mechanical and electrical systems Opportunity to join an established and growing business Supportive working environment with opportunities to make improvements If you are an experienced engineer with an FMCG background and strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, we would like to hear from you.
