Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer
Location: Commutable from King’s Lynn, Wisbech, Downham Market, Swaffham, Norwich, Fakenham, Spalding, Peterborough, Thetford, Hunstanton, Ely, March, Dereham.
Shifts Available:
* 3s & 2s
* 4 on / 4 off
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join a well‑established food manufacturing environment. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving production equipment, supporting continuous operations, and ensuring product safety and output are kept to the highest standard. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll play a key part in reducing downtime, delivering engineering projects, and driving performance across the site.
The Role
* Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns, prioritising your production area.
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance and troubleshoot recurring faults.
* Fault‑find efficiently using machine history, documentation, and diagnostic tools.
* Work closely with production teams, building strong relationships and supporting smooth operations.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and proactively reduce engineering downtime.
* Deliver engineering project work as required.
* Carry out any other relevant engineering duties when needed.
About You
Essential
* Multi‑skilled engineer who is electrically competent with mechanical skills.
* Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or a fast‑paced production environment.
* Formal mechanical and electrical engineering qualifications.
* Confident with PLC fault‑finding and diagnostics.
* Strong understanding of health & safety and engineering KPIs.
* Able to identify areas for performance improvement and support CI activity.
* Excellent communicator with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
* A proactive, self‑starting engineer with a strong team ethos.
Desirable
* PLC experience
* Pneumatics & hydraulics experience
* Welding experience
* Boiler operation experience
Benefits
* Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
* Enhanced company pension scheme
* Health cashback plan
* Life assurance
* Training and development opportunities
* Career progression opportunities
To find out more, please click 'Apply' or contact Oli Edwards for a confidential chat.
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