Multi-Skilled Engineer
| Company: | Contract Personnel Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,500 to £48,500 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | IP27 0SE |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Contract Personnel are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established local food processing plant, who are seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias to join their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, supporting production through effective maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement.
The Role:
As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining site equipment, ensuring production efficiency and upholding high standards of food safety, GMP and Health & Safety.
Key responsibilities include:
• Championing and maintaining Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards across the site
• Fault finding and troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical and control systems
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on machinery
• Monitoring and optimising production processes to maximise efficiency and performance
• Responding promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Accurately recording maintenance activities and equipment performance
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Promoting and ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Undertaking additional duties as required to support business objectives
About you:
• Recognised qualifications or certifications in multi-skilled engineering
• Proven engineering experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Experience working with PLC systems and automation
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and control systems maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible approach to shift work, including rotating shifts and weekend cover
• Positive, proactive and reliable
• Methodical, organised and safety-focused
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing production environment
• Resilient and adaptable with a strong work ethic
Full-time, permanent
Monday to Friday;
1 week earlies 6am – 2:30pm
1 week lates 2pm – 10:30pm
Salary: up to £48,500 pa DOE
Overtime available at time and a half
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