Multi-skilled Engineer

Zest; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing company in Guildford is seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to enhance production efficiency and ensure equipment reliability. You will engage in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving production machinery while collaborating with various teams to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate is multi-skilled, with a strong emphasis on preventative maintenance and troubleshooting expertise. This role offers various shift patterns to cater to your work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to respond quickly to equipment breakdowns.
• Strong communication skills to support production teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve production equipment for optimal performance.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues efficiently.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Continuous improvement

Job description

Multi-skilled Engineer • Guildford, ENG, UK

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join a well-established food manufacturing environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining and improving production equipment, supporting continuous operations, and ensuring product safety and output are kept to the highest standard. This is a hands‑on role where you'll play a key part in reducing downtime, delivering engineering projects, and driving performance across the site.

Location: Commutable from King's Lynn, Wisbech, Downham Market, Swaffham, Norwich, Fakenham, Spalding, Peterborough, Thetford, Hunstanton, Ely, March, Dereham.

Shifts Available:

• 3s & 2s
• 4 on / 4 off

The Role

• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns, prioritising your production area.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and troubleshoot reoccurring faults.
• Fault find efficiently using machine history, documentation, and diagnostic tools.
• Work closely with production teams, building strong relationships and supporting smooth operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and proactively reduce engineering downtime.
• Deliver engineering project work as required.
• Carry out any other relevant engineering duties when needed.

Essential

• Multi-skilled engineer who is electr…