Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (5-Month FTC)

Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (5-Month FTC)

Location: Devizes, Wiltshire

Shifts: 40.5 hours/week (Flexible patterns available)

Salary: Circa 54,000 Per Annum (Pro-rata)

Start Date: ASAP

Join a leader in packaging, to drive plant reliability and implement best practices. This hands-on role focuses on electrical and mechanical support, combining planned maintenance (PPM) with reactive repairs and project work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance: Perform preventative and breakdown repairs on conveyors, PLCs, 3-phase motors, and automated controls.
• Safety: Conduct dynamic risk assessments and ensure strict adherence to H&S and hygiene regulations.
• Efficiency: Identify and source parts through engineering stores while maintaining high workmanship standards.
• Collaboration: Work with the Engineering Manager, Operations, and OEMs to improve asset performance.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Fully qualified (Onsite Apprenticeship / NVQ / BTEC / HNC / HND).
• Experience: Background in fast-paced manufacturing or production (FMCG/Packaging preferred).
• Skills: Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Root Cause Problem Solving.
• Compliance: Must pass vetting, including Right to Work, medical, and Drug & Alcohol tests.

Why Join?

• Flexible working hours / contract options
• Competitive salary/day rates and paid holiday
• Free onsite parking
• Referral bonus and exclusive retail/restaurant discounts
• Potential for permanent role progression

Titles: Multiskilled, Maintenance, Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance, Technician, Electrical Engineer, Production or Manufacturing.

Commutable from: Melksham, Calne, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Westbury, Marlborough, Bath, and Swindon.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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