Mechanical Maintenance Engineer -Upskill to Multi-Skilled Electrical in Newport

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Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer -Upskill to Multi-Skilled ElectricalJob Reward: Salary Package: £57,000 + performance bonus (£2k realistic) + overtime Pension package£65k total package + benefitsJob Type: PermanentJob Location: Shropshire (commutable from Telford, Stoke, Crewe, Birmingham etcWorking Pattern: 4 ON 4 OFF (excellent work-life balance for relocation)Job Function: Engineering Maintenance Supporting ManufacturingMechanical Bias NVQ level 3 Qualified Maintenance Engineers – Are you ready to become multi-skilled?Are you a mechanically biased maintenance engineer working on process, production, or packaging machinery within FMCG or manufacturing?Do you want to future-proof your career by developing into a dual-skilled engineer with electrical qualifications and hands-on capability ?Would you like your employer to invest £4,000+ in your electrical training and development , both practical and academic , to get you there?The Opportunity: Mechanical to Electrical Conversion EngineerThis is a career-defining role for mechanically trained engineers who are genuinely motivated to:Transition from mechanical to multi-skilledGain electrical competence and qualificationsWork on highly automated FMCG production and packaging linesBe part of a £MM CAPEX investment and automation expansion projectYou will join a global FMCG manufacturer operating a world-class, highly automated site, maintaining high-speed process and packaging machinery producing household consumer brands.What We're Looking For (Essential)We are specifically targeting:Mechanically biased engineers with:Apprenticeship (Mechanical) ORNVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance / EngineeringBackgrounds considered:Manufacturing – including automotive, aerospace and process chemicals etcFood & beverage/packaging – the sweet spotPharmaceutical/process industriesOr any mechanical maintenance environment (open to all trades)Exposure to the following is highly beneficial:Conveyors, motors, gearboxes, beltsPackaging machinery/process equipmentBasic exposure to sensors, relays, or electrical fault-findingWhat Makes This Role Different?Structured pathway from mechanical → electrical → fully multi-skilledCompany invests £4,000+ in formal electrical training.Hands-on learning with automation, controls, and production systemsIdeal for engineers with interest, curiosity, and long-term ambitionThis is not just a job — it's a conversion programme for engineers serious about developing into dual-skilled maintenance engineers.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain and repair process and packaging machineryCarry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenanceSupport fault-finding across mechanical & developing electrical elementsContribute to plant improvements, reliability, and automation upgradesWork on high-speed, automated FMCG production linesWhat You'll Get£57,000 base salaryPerformance bonus (£2k+)Overtime at x1.5£4,000 structured electrical training & developmentExcellent pension & benefitsLong-term career progression into multi-skilled engineeringThis role is ONLY suitable for: Mechanically trained engineers.Candidates genuinely interested in electrical upskilling and developmentNot suitable for:Fully electrical engineers already qualifiedMechanical engineers with no interest in electrical developmentNext StepsIf you're a mechanically biased engineer ready to evolve into a multi-skilled future , I'd love to speak with you.Call: 07508 014441Email:Are you ready to invest in yourself and become a dual-skilled engineer ?Can you relocate or commute to the Shropshire area?Candidates who are a Mechanical Engineer, Multi-skilled Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Plant Mechanic, may be suitable for this role.Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.TPBN1_UKTJ