Multi-skilled Engineer

Zest; Boston; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A major supplier in the food industry is seeking a Multiskilled Engineer to join its engineering team in the UK. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining various factory machinery, ensuring compliance with strict health and safety standards, and supporting production with minimal downtime. The successful candidate will have proven multiskilled engineering experience in manufacturing or food production, alongside knowledge of conveyors, hydraulics, and pneumatics. A competitive salary of £43,000-£48,000 is offered, along with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven multiskilled engineering experience within manufacturing or food production.
• Strong understanding of conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and 3-phase systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of factory machinery.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to support production and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate engineering and maintenance records.

Skills

Multiskilled engineering experience

Understanding of conveyors

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of pneumatics

Familiarity with 3-phase systems

Job description

Multiskilled Engineer

Location: Commutable from Boston, Spilsby, Skegness, Horncastle, Sleaford, Spalding, Woodhall Spa, and surrounding areas.

A major supplier of chilled, frozen, and ready-to-eat produce for the UK retail and food-service industry is seeking a Multiskilled Engineer to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where reliability, quality, and continuous improvement are at the core of operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of factory machinery.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to support production and minimise downtime.
• Work with conveyor systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic 3-phase electrics.
• Maintain accurate engineering and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with strict Health & Safety and food-safety standards.

Key Requirements

• Proven multiskilled engineering experience within manufacturing or food production.
• Strong understanding of conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and 3-phase systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proactive, safety-focused, and able to perform effectively under pressure.

Shift Pattern

• 4 on / 4 off days
• 4 on / 4 off nights
• Salary: £43,000-£48,000 + overtime

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