Multi Skilled Engineer

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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