Multi-skilled Engineer

Zest; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to maintain production equipment and support continuous operations. The successful candidate will respond to breakdowns, carry out preventative maintenance, and ensure product safety and output standards are met. This hands-on role offers the chance to play a key part in reducing downtime and driving performance across the site, requiring a strong technical background and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-skilled engineering in a food manufacturing context.
• Hands-on role requiring problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to equipment breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns, prioritizing production areas.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and troubleshoot faults.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Preventative maintenance

Fault finding

Job description

Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer

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

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Qualifications

• Multi‑skilled engineer who is electr…