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Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) covers everyday products such as food, drink, toiletries, and household items. The sector is fast-paced, with careers in supply chain, production, marketing, and sales. Employers range from global giants like Unilever and Coca-Cola to niche brands and local producers. FMCG careers suit candidates who thrive in dynamic environments where consumer trends and innovation drive demand. Opportunities exist at all levels, from graduate schemes to senior management, offering stability, progression, and international career paths.

Job Title – Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Location – Bedford

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 + Overtime (£5,000 - £10,000 available annually)

Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Job Role

The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will join a well established manufacturing business in Bedford where the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of mechanical equipment across site. This Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer role offers a stable Monday to Friday days position with significant overtime available, allowing the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to realistically earn an additional £5,000 to £10,000 per year. The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will work on conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, hydraulics and pneumatic systems while supporting continuous improvement projects within a growing manufacturing environment. If you are a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong mechanical bias looking for stability, strong earning potential and long term progression, this is an excellent opportunity.

Sector – Industrial Manufacturing

Non Negotiable Requirements of Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Must have worked as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing environment
Must have strong mechanical fault finding and repair skills
Experience working within a production or factory setting

Essential Requirements of Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical bias with basic electrical competency
Experience with conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, hydraulics and pneumatics
Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
Ability to fault find and minimise downtime independently

Desirable Requirements of Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Welding or fabrication skills
Continuous improvement experience
Experience within FMCG or high volume production

The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

Monday to Friday days role
£5,000 - £10,000 overtime earning potential
Stable and growing manufacturing business
Ongoing training and development
Investment in site equipment and engineering team

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Adem Halil - 07458162400

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Bedford, East Of England