Multi Skilled Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Fulbourn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Multi-Skilled Engineer for a pioneering agri-tech company in Cambridge. This role involves carrying out maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems and requires strong electrical fault-finding skills and experience in a food manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and benefits, including onsite lunch and development pathways, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free onsite lunch

Training and development pathways

Company pension scheme

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a food, FMCG manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of HACCP and GMP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on PLC-controlled systems and motors.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to improve efficiency.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Understanding of mechanical systems

Team-oriented

Proactive

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Engineer — Location: Cambridge, On-site Full Time

Salary: Competitive

Shift Pattern: Days, Monday to Friday 8:30-17:00 (flexible)

Reed Engineering are working with a pioneering agri-tech company based in Cambridge, focused on transforming food waste into sustainable, high-value products using insect farming powered by artificial intelligence. They are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of all electrical and mechanical systems across their production lines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on PLC-controlled systems, motors, sensors, conveyors, and packaging machinery.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health & safety and food safety standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve issues and improve line efficiency.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills with a good understanding of mechanical systems.
• Experience in a food, FMCG manufacturing environment (start up company experience would be beneficial).
• Familiarity with PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.) and automated systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards is desirable.
• Proactive, team-oriented, and able to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and free onsite lunch provided.
• Training and development pathways.
• Company pension scheme.
• A supportive and inclusive team culture.

To apply for this Multi-Skilled Engineer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position