Jobs in Knighton

Talent Guardian is partnering with a well-established FMCG manufacturing business to recruit a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their engineering team in Knighton, Wales.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you will play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, minimising downtime and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

The Role As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support across a wide range of production equipment and plant machinery. You will work closely with the wider Engineering and Production teams to ensure operational efficiency, reliability and safety standards are consistently maintained.
Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities
Responding to breakdowns and fault finding across mechanical and electrical systems
Recording maintenance activities accurately using CMMS systems
Supporting continuous improvement and plant reliability projects
Assisting with machinery upgrades, modifications and installations
Ensuring all work is completed in line with health, safety, food safety and quality standards
Supporting and mentoring operators and junior engineers where required What We’re Looking For
Proven experience within FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environments
Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience
Experience carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance
Fault-finding and root cause analysis experience
Experience using CMMS systems
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach Desirable experience:

PLC fault finding or programming experience
TPM or continuous improvement experience
Utilities systems experience such as steam, compressed air or refrigeration
17th or 18th Edition qualification
HNC or further Engineering qualifications What’s on Offer
Salary of £43,000 - £48,000
Shift Pattern: Continental Shift Pattern - 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts rotating every 2 blocks between days and nights
Opportunity to join an established manufacturing business
Supportive engineering and production environment
Long-term career stability and development opportunities If you are an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer looking for your next challenge within manufacturing, we would love to hear from you