Multi Skilled Engineer

Location: Roche, Cornwall (PL26)
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Shift Start Times: Variable early and day shifts, starting from approximately 05:30 or between 07:00–08:00

CDS Labour are recruiting an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer for a well-established seafood processing and manufacturing business based near Roche, Cornwall.

This is a hands-on engineering role supporting a busy FMCG production operation. You will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, responding to breakdowns and completing planned maintenance to keep the site running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

* Completing planned preventative maintenance on production machinery

* Responding quickly to mechanical and electrical breakdowns

* Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs

* Maintaining Multivac packaging equipment and other food-processing machinery

* Minimising production downtime and improving equipment reliability

* Completing routine inspections, servicing and safety checks

* Supporting machinery installations, upgrades and commissioning

* Identifying recurring faults and recommending long-term solutions

* Working closely with production teams to resolve engineering issues

* Maintaining accurate maintenance records and reporting completed work

* Managing spare parts and reporting replacement requirements

* Following food hygiene, health and safety and site procedures

* Providing occasional weekend support when required, with time off in lieu

What We’re Looking For

* Previous experience in a multi-skilled maintenance or engineering role

* Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills

* Some electrical maintenance and diagnostic experience

* FMCG, food manufacturing or fast-paced production experience is preferred

* Experience maintaining or repairing Multivac machinery would be highly advantageous

* Relevant mechanical or electrical engineering qualification is desirable

* Understanding of planned preventative maintenance systems

* Ability to read technical drawings and equipment manuals

* Good problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach

* Ability to work independently and manage priorities

* Reliable, safety-conscious and able to communicate effectively

What’s on Offer

* £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience

* Monday-to-Friday working pattern

* Time off in lieu for weekends worked

* Varied work across mechanical and electrical systems

* Supportive working environment with opportunities to make improvements

If you are an experienced engineer with an FMCG background and strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, we would like to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed