Multi-Skilled Engineer - Day Shift

Zest; Moulton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension up to 10%

Medicash plan

24 shifts holiday per year

Site growth backed by a large group

Job summary

Zest is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer for days at our Northamptonshire site. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across process and production equipment, provide breakdown cover and fault find electrical and mechanical issues, and support a growing site.

You’ll manage contractors, order spares, and work a 6am–6pm 3-on 2-off pattern, including bank holidays. The role requires an electrical bias and qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias and fault-finding capability.
• Qualification to NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Experience in food manufacturing, process, or pharmaceutical environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across process and production equipment.
• Provide breakdown cover and fault finding on electrical and mechanical issues.
• Manage contractors on site and issue permits to work.
• Order own spares and maintain stock levels.
• Work a 6am–6pm 3s and 2s day pattern, covering 7 days including bank holidays.
• Utilise planned shutdowns to complete key work.

Skills

Electrical bias

Fault finding

Contractor management

Organised

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent

Job description

Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer (Days)

Salary: c.55,000

Shift Pattern: Days, 6am to 6pm, 3s and 2s (every other Friday-Sunday off)

Location: Northamptonshire

Our client is part of a large, well-known food manufacturing group. Their Northamptonshire site is growing fast. The engineering team has recently doubled in size, a new production line went in last year, and further investment is planned to expand capacity. They're now looking for a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join the day team.

The Role

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across process and production equipment
• Provide breakdown cover and fault find electrical and mechanical issues to keep the site running
• Manage contractors on site and issue permits to work
• Order own spares and keep stock levels in check
• Work a 3s and 2s day pattern, 6am to 6pm, covering 7 days including bank holidays
• Use planned shutdowns, such as bank holidays when the site isn't producing, to get key work done

What We're Looking For

• A multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias
• A recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent apprenticeship)
• Food manufacturing experience preferred, but process or pharmaceutical backgrounds will be considered
• Confident working independently, with strong fault-finding skills
• Organised and comfortable taking ownership of contractors, permits and spares

What's On Offer

• c.55,000
• Days only, 6am to 6pm, on a 3s and 2s pattern
• 24 shifts holiday per year
• Matched pension up to 10%
• Medicash plan
• The chance to join a site at the start of a major growth phase, backed by a large group

If you're a multi-skilled engineer looking for a days-only role on a site with real investment behind it, we'd love to hear from you.