Multi-skilled Engineer

Zest; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our East Hertfordshire site. You will respond rapidly to breakdowns, carry out repairs during live production and deliver planned maintenance to support high OEE in a modern food manufacturing environment.

With a minimum of 3 years’ engineering experience and a formal electrical or mechanical qualification (NVQ 3+), you’ll read drawings, work independently or in teams, and liaise with contractors while upholding GMP and Health &

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' engineering experience.
• NVQ Level 3+ in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Nationally recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• 16th or 17th Edition Certification.
• Experience in food manufacturing is essential.
• Strong fault-finding and breakdown analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient with MS Office and a PPM system.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Respond rapidly to breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime.
• Carry out repairs during live production, alone and as part of a team.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and support predictive maintenance.
• Contribute to plant uptime and OEE improvement targets.
• Identify and deliver improvement projects on machinery and site infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate engineering logs and complete work orders on time.
• Liaise with external contractors and support stores/stock control.
• Work to GMP and site hygiene standards.
• Ensure all work meets Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Independent working

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Reading electrical/mechanical drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3+ (electrical or mechanical)

Engineering apprenticeship

16th or 17th Edition Certification

Tools

MS Office

PPM system

Job description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: East Hertfordshire (commutable from Bishop's Stortford, Harlow, Sawbridgeworth, Stansted)

Salary: 58,000 - 59,000

Shift: 12-hour night shift

The Role

• Respond rapidly to breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime
• Carry out repairs during live production, alone and as part of a team
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and support predictive maintenance
• Contribute to plant uptime and OEE improvement targets
• Identify and deliver improvement projects on machinery and site infrastructureMaintain accurate engineering logs and complete work orders on time
• Liaise with external contractors and support stores/stock control
• Work to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and site hygiene standards
• Ensure all work meets Health & Safety standards, company and legal

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' engineering experience
• Multi-skilled with a recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or above), electrical or mechanical
• A nationally recognised engineering apprenticeship
• 16th or 17th Edition Certification
• Proven experience within food manufacturing (essential)
• Strong fault-finding and breakdown analysis skills
• Confidence working independently and within a team
• Computer literate, with working knowledge of MS Office and a PPM system
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings

What's On Offer

58,000 - 59,000, working a 12-hour night shift pattern with a stable, growing food manufacturer, in a modern production environment with genuine opportunities for development and progression.