Multi-Skilled Engineer

Zest; Wytham; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Wytham seeks a Multi-Skilled Engineer for mechanical and electrical maintenance. The role offers a competitive salary of approximately £52,000 with excellent benefits, including a 10% pension contribution and 25 days holiday. Join a supportive team focused on training and development, with a stable working environment and no weekend work. Ideal candidates will possess an electrical qualification, strong mechanical skills, and a proactive mindset.

Benefits

10% pension contribution

EV salary-sacrifice scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual Christmas bonus

Tastecard

Qualifications

• Must have an electrical qualification and mechanical competence.
• Practical and common-sense approach required.
• Manufacturing background preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on site equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform planned maintenance.
• Work safely within electrical panels.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Solid mechanical competency

Confident fault-finding

Strong communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

Relevant electrical qualification

Job description

Multi‑Skilled Engineer

Oxfordshire | c. £52,000 + excellent package | Mon‑Fri (6‑2 / 2‑10) | No nights. No weekends.

The Role

• Mechanical and electrical maintenance across a range of site equipment
• Fault‑finding, breakdown response and planned maintenance
• Safe working within electrical panels (must hold relevant electrical qualification)
• Supporting small and larger‑scale engineering projects
• Hands‑on troubleshooting, problem solving and prioritising multiple tasks

What You’ll Bring

• Electrical qualification plus solid mechanical competency
• Confident fault‑finding (no PLC programming required)
• Practical, common‑sense approach and strong communication skills
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and keen to get to the root cause of issues
• Manufacturing background preferred (food not essential)

Why Apply?

• Monday‑Friday only – rare for a hands‑on engineering role
• Long‑standing, supportive engineering team with excellent retention
• Strong training and development culture with a healthy training budget
• Competitive salary for the area + solid benefits package
• Stable, well‑invested business with long‑term security

Package

• c. £52,000 inc. premium
• 10% pension contribution
• EV salary‑sacrifice scheme
• Tastecard & small additional perks
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Annual Christmas bonus (varies)