Job Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000 + overtime
Compass Point Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established manufacturing business in Bury St Edmunds, seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias. This role is critical in ensuring all production and utility equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.
You'll be part of a skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining high-performing production lines within a fast-paced industrial environment.
Shift Pattern
This position operates on a Panama shift pattern, rotating between days and nights. You'll receive a full annual shift schedule in advance, allowing you to plan your time effectively.
• 12-hour shifts
• Significant time off - effectively around 50% of the year free when accounting for rest days and holidays
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative and reactive mechanical and electrical maintenance
Diagnose faults and repair production, processing, and utility equipment
Support the installation, commissioning, and handover of new machinery
Accurately document maintenance activities and breakdown reports
Actively participate in the BOPEX / continuous improvement programme
Ensure full compliance with site procedures, safety regulations, and company policies
Identify, report, and stop unsafe operations, using PPE as required
Skills & Experience Required:
Previous experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment(e.g. large-capacity product handling, conveying, elevating systems)
Strong electrical fault-finding skills, including reading electrical drawings and schematics
Electrical installation experience with relevant qualifications(NVQ, HNC/HND, or Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar)
Experience working continental or 12-hour shift patterns is highly desirable
A proactive, safety-conscious, and methodical approach to engineering
Benefits Package:
20 days holiday per year (reflecting reduced annual working days)
Up to 8% employer pension contribution
Discretionary company bonus of up to 5%
Onsite parking
Regular staff and company events
If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable, well-paid role with excellent work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or call us on (phone number removed) to find out more