Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Position: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Salary: 48,000 - 50,000 + Bonus
Location: Somerset
Monday-Friday (DAYS)

Zest are working closely with a leading food manufacturing site in the heart of Somerset. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineer to join a friendly, professional team.

What's in it for you?
33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Private GP service
Death in service benefit at 3x annual salary
Enhanced pension:
Supportive, team-focused working environment

Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on food production machinery
Monitor equipment performance and proactively diagnose faults
Perform safety inspections and ensure compliance with health & safety standards
Record maintenance activity and update the CMMS system accurately
Liaise with suppliers and contractors, order parts and manage service schedules
Identify and implement opportunities for equipment reliability and efficiency improvements
Lead and support projects, including the implementation of a new SAP-based maintenance system
Utilise Lean tools and Continuous Improvement practices
Apply predictive maintenance and reliability techniques (e.g. Vibration Analysis, Oil Sampling, Condition Monitoring
Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis and drive preventative strategies

What are we looking for?
Electrically biased engineer with hands-on maintenance experience
Skilled in PLC fault-finding, instrumentation, drives, and control systems
Solid IT skills with the ability to support basic hardware troubleshooting
Familiarity with condition-based monitoring techniques
Strong knowledge of root cause and failure analysis
Proactive, independent, and committed to continuous improvement

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