Manufacturing Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Major Recruitment Norwich; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-run environment

Job summary

Major Recruitment Norwich is recruiting for an electrically biased Multi Skilled Engineer in Stowmarket to maintain and improve electrical systems on a busy FMCG site.

The role prioritises stability with a standard Monday to Friday pattern, flexible hours, and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork within a family-run environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Engineer or Multi Skilled Engineer with strong electrical bias.
• Experience in manufacturing/FMCG environments.
• Strong fault-finding on electrical systems.
• Experience with PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to work independently.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Comfortable in older factory undergoing investment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the manufacturing facility.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Support mechanical maintenance activities where required.
• Maintain and improve the reliability and performance of production equipment.
• Assist with ongoing site improvement projects and future equipment investments.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Work closely with the wider engineering and production teams to maximise operational efficiency.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement across the factory and engineering functions.

Skills

Electrical bias

Fault-finding

PPM & Reactive maintenance

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Manufacturing Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Stowmarket

Our client is a well-established FMCG Manufacturing business with a genuine family feel. As a long-standing, traditional manufacturing site, they are investing in both their facilities and equipment, making this an exciting time to join the business and play a key role in its future development.

This opportunity would suit an electrically biased Multi Skilled Engineer or an Electrical Engineer looking for a stable Monday to Friday position with an excellent work-life balance, without the demands of shift work.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the manufacturing facility.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Support mechanical maintenance activities where required.
• Maintain and improve the reliability and performance of production equipment.
• Assist with ongoing site improvement projects and future equipment investments.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Work closely with the wider engineering and production teams to maximise operational efficiency.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement across the factory and engineering functions.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Electrical Engineer or Multi Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, FMCG, food production, processing, packaging, or industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical systems.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working within an older, traditional factory environment undergoing investment and improvement.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within food manufacturing or FMCG production.
• Multi skilled maintenance experience covering both electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Experience supporting machinery upgrades, installations, or improvement projects.
• PLC fault-finding experience.

Personal Attributes

• Practical, hands-on approach.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Team player who enjoys working within a close-knit environment.
• Flexible attitude towards working hours when required.
• Looking for a long-term opportunity within a family-run business.

Details

• Salary: £50,000 - £54,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Contracted Hours: 48 hours per week with flexibility.
• Monday to Thursday: 6:30am start, finishing between 3:00pm and 5:00pm depending on workload
• Friday: Maintenance-focused day, typically 8:00am to 3:00pm-4:00pm
• Occasional weekend working, usually only 1-2 weekends per year