Overview
Maintenance Engineer
South Wales / Gwent
Contract Role (3-6 months)
A market-leading FMCG manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, efficiency, and innovation is currently seeking a Contract Maintenance Engineer to support ongoing production and site improvement projects. Operating in a high-speed, high-volume environment, the business is known for its strong engineering culture and continuous investment in modern equipment and automation.
Due to ongoing growth and increased production demands, our client is looking to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer/Fitter on a 3-month contract. The role involves working 42 hours per week on a Panama shift pattern, providing essential maintenance support to ensure the factory continues to operate at full capacity.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on high-speed production lines and packaging machinery
- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical faults across a variety of equipment
- Assist with machine changeovers, setups, and calibrations to minimise downtime
- Support reliability initiatives and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with food safety and site standards
- Accurately log all maintenance activity and parts usage in the CMMS
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Experience working within a production / manufacturing background
- Multi-skilled mechanically or electrically biased
If you are interested in this position please click ‘apply’.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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Job Tenure: Contract
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
