Multi-Skilled Engineer

Zest; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is looking for a Multi-skilled Engineer to support production through maintenance and project work. This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £50,000 per year, along with benefits such as 33 days holiday and gym membership. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and possess strong problem-solving skills. Opportunities for career progression and formal training are available.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Gym membership

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Stand-alone electrical qualification is essential.
• Experience as a multi-skilled engineer in FMCG/manufacturing required.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPMs on processing, production, packaging, and site facilities equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Respond to breakdowns and complete reactive maintenance efficiently.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong numeracy

Analytical skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Stand-alone electrical qualification

Job description

Multi-skilled Engineer

Location: Norfolk (commutable from Thetford, Attleborough, Snetterton, Wymondham, Diss, Norwich, Bury St Edmunds, Dereham, Brandon, Watton, and surrounding areas)

Are you an experienced Multi-skilled Engineer looking to join a market-leading manufacturer? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a supportive team across a wide variety of modern machinery in a challenging and rewarding role.

We're seeking a proactive engineer who thrives in a busy FMCG environment, supporting production through both planned and reactive maintenance while contributing to continuous improvement and project work.

What you'll do:

• Perform PPMs on processing, production, packaging, and site facilities equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Respond to breakdowns and complete reactive maintenance efficiently.
• Support continuous improvement activities and assist on engineering projects.
• Maintain accurate CMMS records.
• Work with equipment including mixers, check-weighers, fillers, flow-wrappers, and conveyors.

What we're looking for:

• Hold a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Have a stand-alone electrical qualification (essential).
• Have prior experience as a multi-skilled engineer within FMCG/manufacturing.
• Be familiar with site plant and facilities maintenance.
• Ideally have exposure to TPM, WCM, or Lean methodologies.
• Demonstrate strong numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary of c.£50,000 per year, plus overtime opportunities.
• 33 days holiday.
• Gym membership and health & wellbeing programme.
• Life insurance.
• Formal training and development opportunities.
• Chance to work on diverse, modern equipment with opportunities for career progression.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based solely on merit, without discrimination of any kind.

If you're ready to take your engineering career to the next level in a varied, hands‑on role with real development opportunities, we want to hear from you.