Senior Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

elix Sourcing Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Holiday allowance

Pension

Discounts

Job summary

elix Sourcing Solutions in Suffolk seeks a Senior Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the engineering team on planned & preventive maintenance and external contractor management. The role involves hands-on electrical/PLC fault-finding and driving line efficiency at a modern East Anglia facility.

The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 3+ in Mechanical/Electrical Eng, a background in food/beverage FMCG, and holds 17th/18th Edition wiring regs.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven background within food, beverage, or high‑volume FMCG manufacturing.
• Competent with PLC systems, electrical fault-finding, and holding a 17th or 18th Edition wiring regulations qualification.
• Strong autonomous engineering capability with a proactive, self‑motivated approach.
• Commutable within the East Anglia region.

Responsibilities

• Supporting day-to-day engineering schedules, external contractor management, and site safety standards.
• Executing hands‑on planned & preventive maintenance, continuous improvement modifications, and electrical/PLC fault-finding.
• Working a Panama Days shift pattern at a state‑of‑the‑art processing facility in East Anglia.

Skills

PLC systems

Electrical fault-finding

Autonomous engineering

Maintenance planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (5356) Suffolk, England

Salary: GBP50000 - GBP53000 per annum + Generous Holiday Allowance + Discounts

£50,000 - £54,000 + EnhancedHoliday allowance + Benefits + Pension + Progression Oppourtunity

Are you a multiskilled maintenance engineer with strong autonomous experience? Have you worked within a fast-paced FMCG or high-care manufacturing environment? Do you want a key role within an industry-leading, multi-site group known for exceptional stability, continued site investment, and strong staff retention?

Due to ongoing operational growth, my client is looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the engineering department at their facility in East Anglia. The successful applicant will support the wider site engineering team, assisting with planned maintenance execution, managing external service contractors, and ensuring rigorous compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Operating fully hands‑on, you will drive planned & preventative maintenance, carry out electrical/PLC fault-finding, optimize processing line efficiency, and support site KPIs.

This is an ideal opportunity to work within a resilient, highly established manufacturing operation with an expansive corporate network and clear long-term growth plans.

The Role:

• Supporting day-to-day engineering schedules, external contractor management, and site safety standards.
• Executing hands‑on planned & preventative maintenance, continuous improvement modifications, and electrical/PLC fault-finding.
• Working a Panama Days shift pattern at a state‑of‑the‑art processing facility in East Anglia.

The Candidate:

• NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven background within food, beverage, or high‑volume FMCG manufacturing.
• Competent with PLC systems, electrical fault-finding, and holding a 17th or 18th Edition wiring regulations qualification.
• Strong autonomous engineering capability with a proactive, self‑motivated approach.
• Commutable within the East Anglia region.

Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK.

By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reaso n why you would be ineligible for employment.