Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment
Frome, Somerset
7 months ago
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19 Sep 2025 (7 months ago)

Role: Maintenance Engineer

Shift: 3-shift rotation (42 hours per week)

Pay: Up to £50,000 + overtime + excellent benefits

Location: Frome

Have you recently completed your apprenticeship or are you a time-served Maintenance Engineer with experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment?

Yolk Recruitment are working on behalf of a global manufacturer in Frome who are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their multi-skilled engineering team. Recognised for their innovation, investment, and commitment to quality, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a stable and rewarding career with an industry leader.

This is what you'll be doing

The Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the site, carrying out both proactive and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across machinery and plant equipment
Respond to breakdowns and carry out effective fault-finding on both electrical and mechanical systems
Support production teams to maintain output and reduce downtime
Work with robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLC-controlled machinery
Supervise contractors where required, ensuring compliance and safety standards
Record all work using the site CMMS
Contribute to continuous improvement projects and TPM initiatives
Uphold site health, safety, and environmental standards at all times

The skills and experience you'll bring to the team:

Apprentice-trained or qualified in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 3 years' experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and PLCs is desirable
Experience of using CMMS systems (Shire/Maximo preferred)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

And this is what you'll get in return

Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Sick pay and life assurance
7% matched pension contribution
Overtime available
Extensive training and development opportunities
Secure career prospects with a global business

You'll be joining a long-established manufacturer with strong year-on-year investment, excellent facilities, and clear opportunities for progression.

Are you up to the challenge?

Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Liam Reid.

Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also offer a referral scheme, so if you know someone who would be a great fit, please get in touch.

Please note: whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything within 7 days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities

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