Multi Skill Maintenance Engineer
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £43,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 October 2025 |
| Location: | Bridgwater, Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ACRL196453 |
Summary
We are looking to increase our Engineering Team at our wet wipes site in Bridgwater! This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide array of Process, Converting and Packaging equipment in a Double Day based role in the heart of Bridgwater.
We are looking to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to work as part of the Engineering team, reporting to the Engineering Supervisor. This is a two shift engineering position 6am-2:15pm and 2pm-10:15 am Mon -Friday
The position will require a proactive, can do attitude.
The role will include 1 Saturday Shift (7.5hrs) per Calendar Month at 1.5 times hourly overtime rate
Duties include:
Plan and carry out Reactive and Planned Preventative Maintenance on site
Resolving Day to Day Issues
Stock Management and Sourcing of Spare Parts as Required
Continuous Improvement on Existing and New Equipment
Basic DIY Tasks as Required
Experience/ Qualifications:
A qualified and experienced Multi Skilled Engineer with experience in the Converting and Packaging, FMCG Industry
Good engineering disciplines and controls and a good knowledge of engineering, health and safety standards, legislation and regulations.
Engineering qualification – HNC / NVQ
Knowledge of CAD systems would be an advantage
Good communication skills.
Ability to make decisions using own initiative.
Ability to fault find and read drawings, Electrical (PLC’s) and Mechanical (Pneumatics)
Excellent problem solver who is proactive in recommending and implementing actions to solve issues and improve ways of working.
If this role is of interest or you require further information on the role then please do not hesitate to contact us
Benefits:
1.5 Overtime Rate
Company Pension
Life Assurance - min 1 years annual salary
Full Company Sick Pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Grocery Aid
Fee Free Mortgage Advise
Company Shop Membership
Roll Out Subscription (24 toilet rolls and/or 3 kitchen rolls per month)
Holidays – 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays
15% off Nuffield Health Gym Membership
Simply Health, Health Plan
Eyecare Vouchers
Free Flu Vaccines ready for those Winter months
Electric Vehicle Car Scheme
Great Discounts with Retailers and Eateries
We are looking to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to work as part of the Engineering team, reporting to the Engineering Supervisor. This is a two shift engineering position 6am-2:15pm and 2pm-10:15 am Mon -Friday
The position will require a proactive, can do attitude.
The role will include 1 Saturday Shift (7.5hrs) per Calendar Month at 1.5 times hourly overtime rate
Duties include:
Plan and carry out Reactive and Planned Preventative Maintenance on site
Resolving Day to Day Issues
Stock Management and Sourcing of Spare Parts as Required
Continuous Improvement on Existing and New Equipment
Basic DIY Tasks as Required
Experience/ Qualifications:
A qualified and experienced Multi Skilled Engineer with experience in the Converting and Packaging, FMCG Industry
Good engineering disciplines and controls and a good knowledge of engineering, health and safety standards, legislation and regulations.
Engineering qualification – HNC / NVQ
Knowledge of CAD systems would be an advantage
Good communication skills.
Ability to make decisions using own initiative.
Ability to fault find and read drawings, Electrical (PLC’s) and Mechanical (Pneumatics)
Excellent problem solver who is proactive in recommending and implementing actions to solve issues and improve ways of working.
If this role is of interest or you require further information on the role then please do not hesitate to contact us
Benefits:
1.5 Overtime Rate
Company Pension
Life Assurance - min 1 years annual salary
Full Company Sick Pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Grocery Aid
Fee Free Mortgage Advise
Company Shop Membership
Roll Out Subscription (24 toilet rolls and/or 3 kitchen rolls per month)
Holidays – 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays
15% off Nuffield Health Gym Membership
Simply Health, Health Plan
Eyecare Vouchers
Free Flu Vaccines ready for those Winter months
Electric Vehicle Car Scheme
Great Discounts with Retailers and Eateries