Multi Skilled Engineer
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,000 to £47,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2025 |
| Location: | Neath, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 2GA |
| Company: | The Recruitment Co |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BBBH26036_1747905763 |
Summary
Blue Arrow is currently recruiting a Muti Skilled Engineer to join our clients expanding team based in the Baglan area. Our client is a Global leader in Water and Hygiene.
Salary: 47,500pa (38k + 25% SA)
Contract: This is a temporary, ongoing position with a view to become permanent providing candidates meet the performance and job spec criteria.
Shift Pattern: 3 shift patterns rotating weekly
Mornings: Mon-Fri, 6am-2pm, Afternoons: Mon-Fri, 2pm-10pm, Nights: Sun-Thurs, 10pm-6am
Job Purpose:
To provide high-quality engineering support to the production and operations teams by maintaining, improving, and repairing equipment to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a multi-skilled engineer with strong mechanical and electrical competencies and proven experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a wide range of production and packaging machinery.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and automation faults.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities, including lean manufacturing initiatives and root cause analysis.
- Support production teams in achieving OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) targets.
- Adhere to and promote site safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
- Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, and upgrades.
- Provide engineering support for project work and process improvement initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with other departments including production, quality, and H&S.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering).
- Proven experience in a similar multi-skilled engineering role within an FMCG or similar fast-paced environment.
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in both mechanical and electrical fault finding and repair.
- Experience with PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automated systems is desirable.
- Excellent communication and team-working skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
Desirable:
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
- Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety standards (if applicable).
If you feel you have the right experience for this role, please submit your CV for immediate response.
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