Multiskilled Shift Engineer (Mechanical Bias) Location: Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. Salary: £50,000 £55,000 per annum Shift Pattern: 4-shift rotation (full-time equivalent hours) Sector: FMCG / Manufacturing / Packaging Type: Permanent The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging for a Multiskilled Shift Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join their high-performing engineering team at their Weston-super-Mare manufacturing site. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FMCG Engineer to join a forward-thinking organisation that places strong emphasis on safety, quality, sustainability, reliability engineering and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in increasing machine uptime, improving asset reliability, and supporting site operations through proactive and reactive engineering support. Key Responsibilities Provide a proactive engineering service to the Site Operations Team Lead and support breakdown response and fault resolution Increase machine uptime and reliability during shift Support and develop preventative and predictive maintenance strategies Assist with planned maintenance (PPM) schedules Work collaboratively across Engineering, Conversion, Corrugator and Despatch departments Order and manage engineering spares and parts Liaise with OEMs and external engineering suppliers when required Use and support SAP PM systems for maintenance planning and reporting Deliver mechanical and electrical engineering support to machine operatives Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Maintain high standards in health & safety, quality and compliance Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required Essential: Minimum 5 years experience in an FMCG / manufacturing / industrial environment Mechanical bias with strong multiskilled capability Strong breakdown, fault-finding and diagnostic skills Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic and steam systems Fault finding on AC & DC drives (Siemens, xehkeey ABB, SSD, etc.) Knowledge of PLC systems including Siemens S5, S7 and Allen Bradley Experience using CMMS systems (SAP PM preferred) Ability to work on a 4-shift rotation Strong communication skills Team player with cross-department collaboration experience Self-motivated, driven and reliable Whats on Offer Competitive salary of £50,000 £55,000 Permanent, stable role within a global manufacturing organisation Modern production environment Strong safety culture Career development opportunities Supportive engineering team Long-term progression and skills development Secure, high-demand sector