Multi-Skilled Engineer

PPG; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Local site annual bonus structure

Generous holiday allowance

Excellent career progression

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

PPG in Stowmarket is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to perform reactive and planned maintenance on all plant equipment. This role guarantees minimal production impact by ensuring safety and responding promptly to maintenance requests.

The ideal candidate should possess multi-skilled engineering capabilities, with mechanical and electrical knowledge, and have prior experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work to deadlines and unsupervised.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out frequency-based preventive maintenance plans to site standards.
• Diagnose breakdown causes and repair efficiently.
• Respond to reactive/corrective maintenance requests promptly.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and report any safety hazards.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Quality and health & safety awareness

Education

Level 3 qualification or apprenticeship training

Job description

The Role

We now have an exciting new opportunity for a Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join our team in Stowmarket. This position involves completing reactive and planned maintenance on all plant equipment to ensure minimal impact on daily production. It also requires ensuring that every task is completed in a safe working environment and reporting any safety hazards.

What We Can Offer

• Competitive starting salary with yearly pay reviews
• Excellent work/life balance – all weekday shifts with most finishing at 3:30 PM (no nights or weekends)
• Local site annual bonus structure
• Overtime available on weekends or with voluntary call‑outs (optional and paid at x1.3‑x1.6)
• Generous holiday allowance with bank holidays off and 6 extra lieu days per year
• Excellent career progression, with training courses and upskilling opportunities available

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out frequency‑based preventive maintenance plans to site standards across all areas of the site and rectify any issues found.
• Diagnose breakdown causes and repair efficiently and effectively to ensure minimum downtime is seen in production.
• Be proactive in business process improvement initiatives and be aware of equipment performance trends such as efficiency, quality and waste.
• Respond to reactive/corrective maintenance requests in a timely manner to reduce the impact on plant/machinery downtime.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and report any safety hazards immediately.

Key Skills

• Multi‑skilled, but mechanically biased with electrical knowledge is accepted.
• Previous experience of working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment is ideal.
• Ability to work to deadlines and unsupervised.
• Quality and health & safety awareness.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification or apprenticeship training.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [e-mail].