Multi-Skilled Engineer
Near Soham, Cambridgeshire
£50,000
Panama Shift (Days Only - 06:00-18:00)
We're recruiting a Multi-Skilled Engineer for a production site near Soham, working a Panama days-only shift pattern.
This is a hands-on maintenance role in a busy environment where equipment reliability and quick response to issues are critical. You'll be part of a shift team responsible for keeping production running safely and consistently.
What you'll be doing
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across site equipment
Responding to breakdowns and restoring equipment quickly and safely
Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults
Supporting continuous production and reducing downtime
Working as part of a shift engineering team on a Panama pattern
Maintaining accurate maintenance records and system updates
Supporting general improvement and reliability initiatives
Ensuring all work meets health and safety standards
What we're looking for
Multi-skilled engineering background
Experience in food manufacturing or similar production environment
Confident fault-finding across electrical and mechanical systems
Experience with PPM and reactive maintenance
Comfortable working a Panama days shift pattern
Strong awareness of health and safety
Practical, hands-on approach with good problem-solving skills
Package & Benefits
Salary: £50,000
Panama shift pattern (days only, 06:00-18:00)
22.5 days holiday (1 July - 30 June)
Company pension scheme (auto-enrolment, 3% employer / 5% employee)
Life assurance (2x annual salary)
6-month probationary period
The reality of the role
This is a structured, shift-based engineering role with a solid salary for a days-only Panama pattern.
It suits someone who wants consistency in shifts but still enjoys hands-on, fast-paced engineering work where problems need solving properly and quickly