Maintenance Engineer

Job Details

Location: Somerset
Job Type: Permanent / Full Time
Sector: Manufacturing
Job Posted: 12 days ago
Contact Email: sarah.elliott@thrivegroup.co.uk
Job Start Date: 2026-06-01
Application Expiry Date: 01/07/2026
Job Reference: 955598

Full Job Description

FMCG

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Wincanton who is actively looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer t to join the team on a permanent basis.
 
What you will be doing:
This is a hands-on position within the Engineering team, focused on ensuring the reliability, performance and safety of site equipment and facilities at the Wincanton location. The role involves carrying out mechanical and electrical maintenance, supporting day-to-day operations, and contributing to continuous improvement of plant performance.

  • Mechanical service, repair, replacement of: Motors, gearboxes, couplings, seals, pumps, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics etc.
  • Electrical service, repair, replacement of: Motors, sensors, valves, control gear, VSDs, servos, instrumentation, power distribution systems, safety systems etc.
  • Takes care of the electrical and mechanical settings, documenting them where possible.

 
What you will need to succeed:

  • Recognized engineering apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Engineering with 5 years minimum experience in a reactive production environment.
  • Building Services Experience: Boilers, air handling plant, refrigeration
  • Previous shift work experience
  • Use of a CMMS
  • Food sector background
  • Packaging machinery

What you will receive in return:

  • £45,000 to £47,0000 per annum + company bonus
  • Weekend overtime available
  • Monday - Thursday 6-2 & 2-10, Friday 6-1 & 1-8 (39 hours)
  • No Nights
  • Leave of 29 days inc BHs. +1 day at 3 years, +1 day at 5 years
  • Pension EE5%, ER3%
  • Bike to Work Scheme

What you need to do next:
If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on sarah. elliott@ thrivegroup.co.uk or contact me on 01225 632666 to discuss further.
Thrive group are acting as an Employment Agency with respect to this vacancy.
If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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