Multi-skilled Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Peterborough seeks a proactive Multi-skilled Engineer with mechanical and electrical skills. The role involves ensuring the smooth operation of systems, maintaining safety and quality standards, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in food/FMCG manufacturing. Competitive salary of approximately £57,000, plus overtime and benefits including an enhanced pension scheme and health cash back plan.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Health cash back plan

Life assurance

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Apprentice served, multi-skilled engineer experience required.
• Prior food/FMCG/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong sense of ownership and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Respond to production needs and coordinate with engineering and leadership teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Safety standards compliance

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Job description

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Multi-skilled Engineer - Mechanical or Electrical Bias (Peterborough)
Location: Peterborough (commutable from: Corby, Spalding, Market Deeping, Bourne, Whittlesey, Yaxley and Ely.)
Are you a proactive Multi-skilled Engineer looking to join a well-established but forward-thinking company?
My client is seeking a hands-on engineer who thrives in a team environment and takes a proactive approach to maintenance and problem-solving. If you're keen to upskill and gain further engineering qualifications with a business that truly invests in its people, this could be your next move.
You'll be working a 12-hour, night shift pattern and benefit from every other Friday-Sunday off.
The salary is approximately £57,000 plus opportunity for overtime (paid at 1.5x and 2x on Sunday's and bank holiday's) and additional benefits, including:
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Health cash back plan (dental, optical, physio etc.)
* Life assurance x3 annual salary
* Training opportunities
The Shift Engineer ensures the smooth operation of all mechanical and electrical systems across production and site facilities. They deliver high-quality work, support both engineering and production teams, and focus on maximising equipment uptime and efficiency in line with KPI's, as well as:
* Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance in line with safety, quality, and company standards.
* Maintain accurate documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Respond to production needs and coordinate work with engineers and factory leadership.
* Liaise with contractors and source essential spares cost-effectively.
* Keep the workshop and work areas clean, following toolbox and safety procedures.
The ideal candidate is a proactive team player who takes pride in supporting their colleagues and contributing to a positive working environment. They go the extra mile to ensure team success, showing initiative and a strong sense of ownership in everything, they do.
Ideally, you will be an apprentice served, multi-skilled engineer with a combination of mechanical and electrical skills, hold a relevant engineering qualification and have prior food/FMCG/manufacturing experience.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based solely on merit. They do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
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