Shift Engineer in Shepton Mallet, Somerset

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  • Shepton Mallet, Somerset
  • £51500/annum
  • Engineering
  • Permanent
Date posted: 21/09/2026 04:12:12 PM

Description

Are you ready to keep a fast-paced FMCG production environment running safely, efficiently and reliably? Do you thrive on solving mechanical and electrical challenges and reducing downtime? Ready to join a growing manufacturing business where engineering, innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of what they do? MacGregor Black are partnering with a leading FMCG manufacturer to recruit a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join an established Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Working within a modern manufacturing environment, you'll play a key role in ensuring production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably while supporting the site's ongoing continuous improvement programme. As a Shift Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining a wide range of production and process equipment, ensuring maximum plant availability, and supporting operational performance. Key Responsibilities: * Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across manufacturing equipment. * Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime. * Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and efficiency. * Working collaboratively with Production, Technical and Engineering teams. * Assisting with machinery installations, upgrades and improvement projects. * Ensuring all engineering work is completed in line with Health & Safety, Quality and Food Safety standards. * What We're Looking For * Experience as a Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer. * Background within FMCG, food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing or another fast-paced production environment. * Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical and/or electrical systems. * Experience delivering planned and reactive maintenance. * A recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC or equivalent). * A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement. What's on Offer * Competitive salary. * Continental shift pattern. * Opportunity to join a stable, growing manufacturing business. * Modern production facility with ongoing investment. * Supportive engineering culture with genuine opportunities for development and progression. If you're interested in learning more about this confidential opportunity, please contact Courtney Cummings at MacGregor Black for a confidential discussion

Job Details

Location Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Job Type Permanent
Language English
Salary £51500/annum
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