Multi-skilled Engineer

Engineering Specialist:
Recruiting into the Food & Drink Sector across the East of England

Multi-skilled Engineer

Location:

Snetterton (commutable from Thetford, Attleborough, Snetterton, Wymondham, Diss, Norwich, Bury St Edmunds, Dereham, Brandon, Watton, and surrounding areas)

Are you an experienced Multi-skilled Engineer looking to join a market-leading FMCG manufacturer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a supportive team, across a wide variety of modern machinery, in a challenging and rewarding environment.

We’re seeking a proactive engineer who thrives in a busy production setting, delivering both planned and reactive maintenance while contributing to continuous improvement and engineering projects.

Working a rotational shift pattern (6 am–2 pm, 2 pm–10 pm, 10 pm–6 am), you will:

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) on processing, production, packaging, and site facilities equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and reactive maintenance requests
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with engineering projects
• Work with equipment including mixers, check-weighers, fillers, flow-wrappers, and conveyors

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, multi-skilled engineer who can work independently, use initiative, and communicate effectively. You will:

• Hold a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Possess a stand-alone electrical qualification (essential)
• Have prior experience as a multi-skilled engineer within FMCG or manufacturing
• Be familiar with site plant and facilities maintenance
• Ideally have exposure to TPM, WCM, or Lean methodologies
• Demonstrate strong numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Competitive salary of c.£50,000 per year, plus overtime opportunities
• Gym membership and health & wellbeing programme
• Formal training and development opportunities
• Hands‑on experience with diverse, modern equipment and opportunities for career progression

If you’re ready to take your engineering career to the next level in a varied, hands‑on role with real development opportunities, we want to hear from you.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Food and Beverage Manufacturing