Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer - FMCG Production

Zest; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer responsible for maintaining and improving production equipment to ensure optimal production safety and output. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical skills, along with a background in FMCG or food manufacturing. Key responsibilities include responding to equipment breakdowns, carrying out preventive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

Enhanced company pension scheme

Health cashback plan

Life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and engineering KPIs.
• Able to identify areas for performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and fault-find efficiently.

Skills

Electrically competent with mechanical skills

Excellent communicator

Ability to work under pressure

Confidence with PLC fault-finding

Proactive and self-starting engineer

Education

Formal mechanical and electrical engineering qualifications

Tools

PLC

Diagnostic tools

Job description

A well-established food manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer responsible for maintaining and improving production equipment to ensure optimal production safety and output. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical skills, along with a background in FMCG or food manufacturing. Key responsibilities include responding to equipment breakdowns, carrying out preventive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression.