Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer

Zest; Colne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest is recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Shift Lead Engineer in Cambridgeshire. This hands-on role involves leading a small team, performing repairs and planned maintenance, and keeping the site running smoothly while shaping how the shift operates.

You will be responsible for day-to-day leadership, be the main point of contact for the shift, and have opportunities for training and development from senior management. Experience in food/FMCG is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• This role requires a multi-skilled engineer capable of hands-on maintenance and problem solving.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3, ideally with Level 3 in Electrical.
• Strong leadership potential and a proactive, lead-by-example attitude.
• Food or FMCG manufacturing experience is desirable but not essential.
• Early in the leadership journey seeking the next step.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team across day and night shifts.
• Carry out repairs and PM work across the site.
• Be the main point of contact for your shift and coordinate activities.
• Operate on a 4 on 4 off dayshift pattern with development opportunities.

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3, ideally with a Level 3 in Electrical

Job description

Multi-Skilled Shift Lead Engineer

Location: Cambridgeshire (commutable from Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots, Wisbech, March, Stamford, Spalding, Whittlesey, Ramsey and surrounding areas) | Salary: Up to £50,000 | Shift: 4 on 4 off, Days

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business in Cambridgeshire for a Multi-Skilled Shift Lead Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of your shift, leading a small team while staying close to the tools. You'll be responsible for repairs, planned maintenance, and keeping things running smoothly, with real scope to shape how the shift operates.

The Role

• Leading and managing a small team (day and night shift engineers)


• Hands-on repairs and PM work across site


• Acting as the main point of contact for your shift


• Flexible 4 on 4 off shift pattern, days


• Genuine opportunity for training and development from senior engineering management

What We're Looking For

• Multi-skilled engineer


• NVQ Level 2 or 3, ideally with a Level 3 in Electrical


• Strong character with a proactive approach, someone who leads by example


• Food or FMCG manufacturing experience desirable, but not essential


• Someone early in their leadership journey looking for the next step