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
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
* Following food hygiene, health and safety and site procedures
* 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 manuals
* Good problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach
* Ability to work independently and manage priorities
* Reliable, safety-conscious and able to communicate effectively
What’s on Offer
* £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience
* Monday-to-Friday working pattern
* Time off in lieu for weekends worked
* Varied work across mechanical and electrical systems
* 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
Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year