Shift Engineer - Mechanical or Electrical Bias (Kings Lynn)
Location: Kings Lynn (commutable from: Downham Market, Hunstanton, Wisbech, March, Spalding, and surrounding areas)
Are you a proactive Multi-skilled Engineer looking for a highly secure role with a global company that truly values its people?
We are working with a well-established, globally recognised business in Kings Lynn, renowned for its family feel on site and exceptionally low staff turnover due to its unique culture.
We're seeking a hands-on Shift Engineer who thrives in a team environment and takes a proactive approach to maintenance, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
The role:
You will be working a 4 on/4 off days & nights shift pattern, ensuring the smooth operation of all mechanical and electrical systems across production and site facilities. You will deliver high-quality work, support both engineering and production teams, and focus on maximising equipment uptime and efficiency, including:
* Performing mechanical and electrical maintenance in line with safety, quality, and company standards.
* Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
* Responding to production needs and coordinating work with engineers and factory leadership.
* Liaising with contractors and sourcing essential spares cost-effectively.
* Keeping the workshop and work areas clean, following toolbox and safety procedures.
The package:
* Salary: c. £55,000 per year, with overtime paid at x1.5 and x2 on Sundays and bank holidays.
* Contributory pension scheme
* Medical expenses covered
* Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme.
* Life Assurance cover.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Discounted Gym Membership.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Holidays: 23 days holiday
* Excellent training and development opportunities, including support to gain further engineering qualifications.
The ideal candidate:
* Apprentice-trained, multi-skilled engineer with a mechanical or electrical bias.
* Relevant engineering qualifications.
* Prior experience in food, FMCG, or manufacturing environments is preferred.
* Proactive team player with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
* Positive, flexible, and committed to contributing to a supportive and family-like workplace culture.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based solely on merit. They do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
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