via Reed · 1 October 2026 ·4 days ago

Senior Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited
Suffolk Full-time GBP 50,000 – 53,000
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Multi Skilled Engineer

£50,000 - £54,000 + Enhanced Holiday allowance + Benefits + Pension + Progression Oppourtunity

Panama Shift Pattern (Days)

East Anglia

Are you a multiskilled maintenance engineer with strong autonomous experience? Have you worked within a fast-paced FMCG or high-care manufacturing environment? Do you want a key role within an industry-leading, multi-site group known for exceptional stability, continued site investment, and strong staff retention?

Due to ongoing operational growth, my client is looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the engineering department at their facility in East Anglia. The successful applicant will support the wider site engineering team, assisting with planned maintenance execution, managing external service contractors, and ensuring rigorous compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Operating fully hands-on, you will drive planned & preventative maintenance, carry out electrical/PLC fault-finding, optimize processing line efficiency, and support site KPIs.

This is an ideal opportunity to work within a resilient, highly established manufacturing operation with an expansive corporate network and clear long-term growth plans.

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

The Role:

  • Supporting day-to-day engineering schedules, external contractor management, and site safety standards.

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

  • Working a Panama Days shift pattern at a state-of-the-art processing facility in East Anglia.

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

  • Proven background within food, beverage, or high-volume FMCG manufacturing.

  • Competent with PLC systems, electrical fault-finding, and holding a 17th or 18th Edition wiring regulations qualification.

  • Strong autonomous engineering capability with a proactive, self-motivated approach.

  • Commutable within the East Anglia region.

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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