Day-Shift Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) – Growth Site

Zest; Moulton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension up to 10%

Medicash plan

24 shifts holiday per year

Site growth backed by a large group

Job summary

Zest is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer for days at our Northamptonshire site. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across process and production equipment, provide breakdown cover and fault find electrical and mechanical issues, and support a growing site.

You’ll manage contractors, order spares, and work a 6am–6pm 3-on 2-off pattern, including bank holidays. The role requires an electrical bias and qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias and fault-finding capability.
• Qualification to NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Experience in food manufacturing, process, or pharmaceutical environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across process and production equipment.
• Provide breakdown cover and fault finding on electrical and mechanical issues.
• Manage contractors on site and issue permits to work.
• Order own spares and maintain stock levels.
• Work a 6am–6pm 3s and 2s day pattern, covering 7 days including bank holidays.
• Utilise planned shutdowns to complete key work.

Skills

Electrical bias

Fault finding

Contractor management

Organised

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent

Job description

Zest is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer for days at our Northamptonshire site. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across process and production equipment, provide breakdown cover and fault find electrical and mechanical issues, and support a growing site.

You’ll manage contractors, order spares, and work a 6am–6pm 3-on 2-off pattern, including bank holidays. The role requires an electrical bias and qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent).