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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Packaging Industry
Location: Abercarn, Wales
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Shifts: Weekly Rotation -

  • Days: 05:30 - 13:30 (Monday to Friday)

  • Afternoons: 13:30 - 21:30 (Monday to Friday)

  • Nights: 21:30 - 05:30 (Monday to Thursday only)

Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to take on a new challenge within a fast-paced packaging environment?

Our client in Abercarn is seeking a skilled engineer to support their busy production operation. Working with cardboard-based packaging machinery, you'll be responsible for keeping production lines running smoothly through proactive maintenance and rapid response to breakdowns.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond quickly to production breakdowns to minimise downtime

  • Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across all equipment

  • Ensure health & safety procedures are followed and maintained

  • Work with boilers and steam systems as part of daily operations

  • Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical and electrical systems

  • Support continuous improvement and safe working practices on site

What We're Looking For:

  • Strong multi-skilled background with both electrical and mechanical experience

  • Experience working in packaging or similar fast-paced manufacturing environments (ideally with cardboard)

  • Familiarity with steam boilers and boiler systems

  • Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

  • A proactive, safety-conscious mindset and the ability to work well under pressure

What's On Offer:

  • Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000

  • Rotating shift pattern offering work-life balance

  • Opportunity to work with a well-established company in a critical industry

  • Supportive team environment and scope for development

If you're a qualified maintenance engineer with a packaging background and a hands-on approach, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team that values skill, safety, and reliability.