Maintenance Engineer

Position: Maintenance Engineer
Salary: -46,000 + Annual Bonus
Shift: Monday-Friday (Double Days)
Hours: 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 - Early Friday finish (13:00/20:00)
Location: Somerset (Commutable from Yeovil, Wincanton, Shepton Mallet, Gillingham, Shaftesbury and surrounding areas)

Are you an experienced Engineer looking for a role where your expertise will make a real difference?

This is an excellent opportunity to work with modern production equipment and a wide range of machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You''ll play a key role in maintaining site performance, driving improvements, and ensuring the highest standards of reliability and efficiency

Responsibilities include:
* Mechanical maintenance of motors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics etc.
* Electrical work on motors, sensors, valves, control gear, servos, instrumentation, power distribution and safety systems
* Fault-finding, root cause analysis and delivering effective fixes
* Selecting the right parts and coordinating with stores to maintain stock levels
* Suggesting improvements to boost uptime, safety and quality across the plant
* Providing technical support to operators and assisting with commissioning new equipment
* Maintaining control and weighing equipment

What We''re Looking For
* Recognised engineering apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Engineering
* Confident using CMMS systems
* Background in the food sector (desired)
* Experience with automated machinery
* Strong diagnostic skills and effective corrective maintenance
* Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings

Why You''ll Love This Role
* A stable Monday-Friday shift pattern with no nights
* A dynamic environment where no two days are the same
* Opportunities to shape improvements and influence engineering decisions
* Work within a team that values safety, innovation and continuous learning

To find out more, please click ''Apply'' or contact George for a confidential discussion (phone number removed) / (url removed)

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