Job Description:

Multi-Skilled Engineer

4 on 4 off Shift Pattern | £57,750 per annum

Our client is a long-established and highly respected British food production business with over 75 years of heritage. Built on strong family values, quality, innovation, and continuous growth, the company is recognised as one of the UK's leading growers and suppliers within its sector.

Due to continued expansion and investment, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and electrically biased Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the Engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing environment where engineering reliability and continuous improvement are at the heart of the operation.

Shift Pattern

• 4 on / 4 off rotating shifts
• Typical working hours:
• 12:00 - 00:00
• 07:00 - 19:00 (occasionally)
• During quieter periods, shifts may move to:
• 09:00 - 21:00

The Role:

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will support the planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance of production machinery and site equipment, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the facility.

You will work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime, improve machinery performance, and contribute to ongoing continuous improvement projects across the site.

Benefits

• £57,750 per annum

• 22.5 days holiday including bank holidays
• Additional loyalty holiday entitlement:
• Earn an extra day's holiday for every 2 years of service
• Company pension scheme:
• Employee contribution: 5%
• Employer contribution: 3%
• Fortnightly pay
• Free onsite parking
• Company accommodation available where required
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Private GP service
• Extensive learning & development platform available in multiple languages
• Free English language training opportunities
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Free will-writing service offered twice yearly
• Staff engagement initiatives and seasonal prize events

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a range of machinery and equipment
• Diagnose faults quickly using effective fault-finding techniques and implement efficient repairs
• Minimise downtime through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work collaboratively with production teams to coordinate maintenance schedules and planned downtime
• Maintain equipment to optimum operational standards
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and modification of new machinery and equipment
• Manage and maintain critical spare parts inventory, including ordering replacement components
• Ensure all engineering activities are carried out safely and in line with health & safety regulations
• Accurately record maintenance activities using CMMS systems
• Continuously develop technical knowledge and stay up to date with industry best practices

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a Multi-Skilled Engineer within a manufacturing, production, FMCG, or food processing environment
• A recognised electrical qualification such as:
• City & Guilds
• NVQ Level 3
• HNC/ONC
• 18th Edition
• Electrical Apprenticeship
• Strong electrical skills with mechanical competence
• PLC fault-finding and diagnostics experience
• Experience using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across all levels of the business
• Good English communication skills (minimum B2 level)
• A strong commitment to health & safety standards
• The ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to join a stable, growing, and highly successful business that continues to invest heavily in its people, technology, and future.

If you are a motivated Multi-Skilled Engineer seeking your next challenge within a progressive manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Sound like the perfect fit? We'd love to see your CV. Please send us your up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant experience. If you're shortlisted, we'll be in touch within 2 working days.

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