Multi-skilled Engineer - Day Shift

Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer (Days)

Salary: c.£55,000
Shift Pattern: Days, 6am to 6pm, 3s and 2s (every other Friday-Sunday off)
Location: Northamptonshire

Our client is part of a large, well-known food manufacturing group. Their Northamptonshire site is growing fast. The engineering team has recently doubled in size, a new production line went in last year, and further investment is planned to expand capacity. They're now looking for a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join the day team.

The Role

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across process and production equipment
Provide breakdown cover and fault find electrical and mechanical issues to keep the site running
Manage contractors on site and issue permits to work
Order own spares and keep stock levels in check
Work a 3s and 2s day pattern, 6am to 6pm, covering 7 days including bank holidays
Use planned shutdowns, such as bank holidays when the site isn't producing, to get key work done

What We're Looking For

A multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias
A recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent apprenticeship)
Food manufacturing experience preferred, but process or pharmaceutical backgrounds will be considered
Confident working independently, with strong fault-finding skills
Organised and comfortable taking ownership of contractors, permits and spares

What's On Offer

c.£55,000
Days only, 6am to 6pm, on a 3s and 2s pattern
24 shifts holiday per year
Matched pension up to 10%
Medicash plan
The chance to join a site at the start of a major growth phase, backed by a large group

If you're a multi-skilled engineer looking for a days-only role on a site with real investment behind it, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation or contact Oli Edwards: (phone number removed) / (url removed)

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