MULTISKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Location: Beaminster, Dorset
Salary: £44,000 – £46,000 PA + Bonuses
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Panama Shifts (2-2-3 pattern)
We are seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong mechanical background to join a high-performing maintenance team in a food production environment in Beaminster. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with dairy or food industry maintenance experience who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on setting.
The role focuses primarily on mechanical fault finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance, but a working knowledge of electrical systems (including 3-phase and high voltage) is essential.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary with regular performance-based increases
• Annual bonus based on personal and business performance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Excellent pension scheme
• Extensive wellbeing and health benefits (private medical, dental, optical, gym discounts, etc.)
• Safety recognition awards
• Comprehensive on-the-job training and long-term career support
  Apply now if you’re a mechanically skilled engineer looking for a rewarding permanent role in a modern and supportive production environment.

• Perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across production and packaging equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues on pumps, conveyors, mixers, and other production machinery
• Support electrical maintenance tasks when needed, including fault finding on control panels and circuits
• Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly service checks and keep detailed maintenance records
• Participate in site project work and contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with site Health & Safety, food safety (FSSC22000), and company procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimise energy usage