via Reed · 1 October 2026 ·4 days ago

Multi Skilled Engineer

Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited
Suffolk Full-time GBP 52,000 – 55,000
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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing

£52,000 - £55,000 + Overtime + Benefits + Generous Holiday Allowance + Discounts

Monday - Friday, Afternoon Shift (16:00 - 01:00)

Suffolk

Are you a multiskilled maintenance engineer with strong autonomous experience? Have you worked within a food manufacturing environment? Do you want a new senior role within an industry-leading, multi-site group who are known for their first-class stability, site investment, and staff retention?

Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a multi-skilled engineer to join the team at their facility in Suffolk. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the Head of Engineering, coordinating maintenance schedules, managing contractors, and ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards are met. You will be a member of the team and will remain fully hands-on, assisting with planned & preventative maintenance, PLC fault-finding, production line efficiency, and internal KPIs. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills on a fixed Monday to Friday shift.

This is a great time to join the business who have a long-standing heritage and an exciting growth plan in place! With excellent benefits and an expansive group network, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with an electro-mechanical skillset in the Suffolk area.

For more information please click apply - Reference 5355 - - Shannon Webb

The Role:

  • Assisting with the technical supervision of evening maintenance schedules, contractors, and health & safety standards.

  • Executing hands-on planned & preventative maintenance, machine modifications, and electrical/PLC fault-finding.

  • Working at a single site in Suffolk on a Monday to Friday evening shift pattern.

The Candidate:
  • NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

  • Experience working in the food/FMCG industry.

  • Senior, team lead, or strong autonomous engineering experience.

  • Commutable to Suffolk.

Consultant: Shannon Webb

Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. 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 reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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