Multi-Skilled Engineer

Zest; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 3,857,280 - 4,408,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Training and development

Job summary

Zest is seeking a Night Shift Multi-Skilled Engineer to maintain reliability on a fast‑paced, high‑speed manufacturing site in Norfolk. The role covers 12‑hour nights, focusing on reducing downtime and keeping production targets on track.

You will have an engineering apprenticeship or equivalent, with strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills and experience in FMCG environments. PLC fault‑finding is advantageous and a proactive, calm approach under pressure is essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience in FMCG or high‑volume manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance and scheduled preventive maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on production equipment.
• Support production teams to resolve breakdowns quickly and effectively.
• Work on automated FMCG processing and packaging machinery.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure site standards compliance.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineer

Fault-finding (mechanical)

Fault-finding (electrical)

Problem solving under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Tools

PLC fault-finding experience

Job description

Multi-skilled Engineer - Nights (Norfolk)

A well-established and highly respected FMCG manufacturer in Norfolk is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their night shift engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, high-speed production facility that continues to invest heavily in equipment, automation, and its people.

The Role

As a Night Shift Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the reliability and performance of a fast-paced manufacturing site during night operations. Working 12‑hour shifts, you will play a key role in reducing downtime, improving efficiency, and ensuring production targets are consistently achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out both reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults on production equipment
• Supporting production teams to resolve breakdowns quickly and effectively
• Working on a variety of automated FMCG processing and packaging machinery
• Driving continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiativesul>
• Completing accurate maintenance records and ensuring compliance with site standards
• Maintaining strict health, safety, food safety, and GMP standards at all times

About You

You will be a confident, hands‑on engineer with strong multi‑skilled capability and experience in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment. You should be comfortable working independently on nights and taking ownership of technical issues as they arise.

You will ideally have:

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills
• Experience within FMCG, food, or high‑volume manufacturing environments
• PLC fault‑finding experience (advantageous)
• A proactive, calm approach under pressure
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a shift team

What's on Offer

• c.£29 p/h
• 12‑hour night shift pattern with structured rota
• Overtime opportunities available
• Ongoing training and development
• Pension and company benefits

Opportunity

Opportunity to join a stable, well‑invested FMCG business with strong long‑term growth plans.

If you're an experienced engineer who prefers working nights in a varied FMCG environment in Norfolk, this may be a good fit.