Multi-Skilled Engineer (Night Shift)

TN United Kingdom; Spalding; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer for their night shift operations in Spalding. The role involves maintaining site assets, ensuring safety and compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a recognized engineering apprenticeship and experience in FMCG manufacturing.

Benefits

22 shifts annual leave

14.5% pension contribution

Flexible holiday options

Enhanced family-friendly leave policies

Critical illness cover

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing preferred.
• Strong diagnostic skills in mechanical, electrical, PLC, and process control.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site assets for operational efficiency.
• Execute work schedules and breakdown repairs.
• Promote safety and quality standards.

Skills

Fault-finding

Root cause analysis

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Recognized engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 or above

Tools

CMMS

SAP

PC proficiency

Job description

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Client:

Princes Limited

Location:

Long Sutton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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33

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Vacancy Name: Multi-Skilled Engineer (Night Shift)
Employment Type: Permanent
Country: United Kingdom
Location: Long Sutton
Business Area: Operations
Workplace Type: Onsite

About Princes: The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France, and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description: We are seeking talented Engineers to join our dynamic team at our Long Sutton manufacturing site. This role operates on a night shift schedule, following a 2-2-3 shift pattern with 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The purpose of this role is to maintain the site assets to achieve optimum operational efficiency, statutory and customer compliance whilst complying with all H&S requirements:

• Effective & efficient maintenance of the site’s assets from a mechanical, electrical or process perspective.
• Execute work schedule, PPM’s, breakdowns, capital and CI work streams.
• Help the site to achieve optimal operational efficiency at lowest cost through the delivery of targets against the strategic objectives of the Group Supply function.
• Work with the site Engineering, Team, Senior Leadership Team, Group Engineering and Projects Team to support the delivery of an agreed manufacturing vision and strategy.

Principal Responsibilities

Safety, Quality, Hygiene

• Ensure safety for oneself and others during all duties.
• Adhere strictly to all H&S policies, including Lock out and Tag, Permit to Work/Enter systems.
• Maintain GMP standards.
• Ensure all work conforms to safety and statutory requirements.
• Complete and act on risk assessments.
• Support a safety-conscious culture to reduce accidents and near misses.
• Reduce customer complaints and wastage through effective maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Maintain product Food Safety, Legality, Integrity, Authenticity, and Quality standards.

Operations Management

• Establish clear objectives with Area Coordinator to meet operational targets.
• Record work related to PPM’s, breakdowns, repairs, and modifications; ensure follow-up.
• Assist with training and support other departments in factory operations.
• Identify personal training needs and plan for development.

Continuous Improvement

• Promote and comply with 5S, GMP, and other CI tools to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Review performance regularly, implementing improvements.

Communication

• Ensure clear and accurate communication during handovers and shift reports.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams daily.
• Communicate with Engineering Stores to ensure availability of spares.

Role Requirements

• Recognized engineering apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 or above, preferably multi-skilled.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient in PC use.
• Experience with CMMS, preferably SAP.
• Experience in regulated environments and using Permit to Work systems.
• Strong fault-finding and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.
• Advanced diagnostic skills in mechanical, electrical, PLC, and process control.

Key Behavioural Indicators

• Good interpersonal skills for relationships across shifts and departments.
• Creative problem solver with analytical skills.
• Open and honest communication, involving others.
• Supportive leadership to enable team success.
• Effective communicator at all levels.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, and team-oriented.

Benefits

• 22 shifts annual leave
• 14.5% pension contribution (employee 5%, employer 9.5%)
• Flexible holiday options - buy 5 additional days
• Enhanced family-friendly and carers leave policies
• Critical illness cover
• Learning and development opportunities