Multi-Skilled Engineer - Day Shift

G's Group; March; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in modern food production is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their dynamic team in March. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient operation of production equipment, driving engineering excellence, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical skills, a proactive attitude towards problem-solving, and a commitment to safety and compliance. Join a vibrant workplace that values innovation and offers a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowances and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

31 days holiday per year

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee referral scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Onsite health checks

Discounts on various retailers

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or formal qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
• Proven experience in manufacturing or food production engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of all production equipment within the factory.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and repairs to minimize production downtime.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Fault-Finding

Problem-Solving

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Analytical Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

HNC

Tools

Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our Beetroot team in March.

G’s is an exciting place to work at the forefront of modern food production, offering a fast-paced, stimulating, and rewarding environment. We collaborate with leading food retail brands across the UK and Europe and seek individuals committed to doing what’s right for G’s and our customers.

The Multi-Skilled Engineer is responsible for ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of all production equipment within the factory. Reporting to the Engineering Shift Manager, this role focuses on maintaining and improving equipment performance, minimising downtime, and driving engineering excellence. It plays a key role in supporting production teams, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Role Includes

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

• Carry out fault-finding, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, ensuring rapid fault diagnosis and resolution.
• Maintain all production equipment to high standards to maximise uptime and efficiency.
• Conduct fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Implement and optimise Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Collaborate closely with the production team to ensure engineering solutions meet operational needs.

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement engineering improvements to enhance factory performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with health & safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate engineering records to ensure statutory and company compliance.
• Participate in safety audits and proactively address engineering-related risks.

Stakeholder Engagement & Team Support

• Act as the key engineering contact for factory management and production teams.
• Share knowledge and promote best-in-class engineering practices within the team.

We Are Looking For

• Time-served apprenticeship or formal qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
• Proven experience in an engineering role within manufacturing or food production.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostics skills.
• Experience with PPM, reliability-centred maintenance, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements, including PUWER, LOLER, and health & safety regulations.
• Experience supporting capital projects and engineering improvements.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive attitude towards continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong IT skills, including experience with maintenance management systems.

Why Join Us?

• 31 days holiday per year, including bank holidays.
• Great Place to Work accreditation.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Discounts on cinema, Sky Store, supermarkets, and other retailers.
• Health Cash Plan, holiday discounts, and life assurance.
• Employee referral scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme, eyecare contributions, and electric car salary sacrifice.
• Training, development, and mentoring opportunities.
• Regular social, charity, and community engagement events.
• Onsite health checks and wellbeing sessions.

We politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies nor cover associated fees.