Details:
- Salary: £49,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Suffolk
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and motivated Multi-Skilled Engineer with a balanced 50/50 electrical and mechanical background to join our engineering team at our fast-paced Food FMCG manufacturing site.
Working a permanent 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (11:00am–11:00pm), you will play a key role in ensuring maximum equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement across production operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production and packaging equipment.
* Respond quickly and effectively to machinery breakdowns, diagnosing both electrical and mechanical faults.
* Perform repairs on conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, drives, and control systems.
* Fault find on PLC-controlled equipment and assist with electrical diagnostics.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.
* Complete maintenance records accurately using the site's CMMS system.
* Work closely with Production, Hygiene, and Quality teams to minimise downtime.
* Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
* Assist with machinery installations, upgrades, and engineering projects when required.
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Time-served engineering apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent).
* Multi-skilled engineer with approximately 50% electrical and 50% mechanical experience.
* Previous experience within a Food, FMCG, or manufacturing environment.
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery.
* Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, conveyors, bearings, and mechanical power transmission.
* Understanding of Health & Safety and food manufacturing standards.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
* Food hygiene awareness.
* Continuous improvement experience (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma).
* CMMS experience.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary of £49,000/ £50,000 per annum.
* Up to 10% annual company bonus.
* 248 hours annual holiday.
* Permanent 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (11:00am–11:00pm), providing excellent work-life balance.
* Company pension scheme.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Career progression within a successful and growing Food FMCG business.
* Employee wellbeing and assistance programme