Multi-skilled Engineer
Location: Norfolk (commutable from Thetford, Attleborough, Snetterton, Wymondham, Diss, Norwich, Bury St Edmunds, Dereham, Brandon, Watton, and surrounding areas)
Are you an experienced Multi-skilled Engineer looking to join a market-leading manufacturer? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a supportive team across a wide variety of modern machinery in a challenging and rewarding role.
We're seeking a proactive engineer who thrives in a busy FMCG environment, supporting production through both planned and reactive maintenance while contributing to continuous improvement and project work.
What you'll do:
Working a rotational shift pattern (6 am-2 pm, 2 pm-10 pm, 10 pm-6 am) with occasional weekend on-call cover (rotated within the team), you'll be responsible for:
- Performing PPMs on processing, production, packaging, and site facilities equipment.
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults.
- Responding to breakdowns and completing reactive maintenance efficiently.
- Supporting continuous improvement activities and assisting on engineering projects.
- Maintaining accurate CMMS records.
- Working with equipment including mixers, check-weighers, fillers, flow-wrappers, and conveyors.
What we're looking for:
- The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, multi-skilled engineer who can work independently, use initiative, and communicate effectively. You will:
- Hold a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Have a stand-alone electrical qualification (essential).
- Have prior experience as a multi-skilled engineer within FMCG/manufacturing.
- Be familiar with site plant and facilities maintenance.
- Ideally have exposure to TPM, WCM, or Lean methodologies.
- Demonstrate strong numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary of c.£50,000 per year, plus overtime opportunities
- 33 days holiday
- Gym membership and health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Formal training and development opportunities
- Chance to work on diverse, modern equipment with opportunities for career progression
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based solely on merit, without discrimination of any kind.
If you're ready to take your engineering career to the next level in a varied, hands-on role with real development opportunities, we want to hear from you.
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