Multi Skilled Engineer

Our client, an expert in manufacturing cleaning products, known for delivering reliable, high-quality services across residential and commercial spaces are currently looking for a Multiskilled Engineer to join their team.

This is a full time, permanent position, based in Thetford.

You will work a rotating three-shift pattern:

• Sunday to Thursday: 22 00
• Monday to Friday: 14 30
• Monday to Friday: 06 30

Qualifications & Experience Required

• NVQ/BTEC Level 3 in Engineering (Essential)
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (Essential)
• ONC/HNC or equivalent in Engineering (Desirable)
• Experience in FMCG environment
• Strong fault diagnosis and logical thinking skills (Essential)
• Proficient in electrical systems (primary skill)
• Sound understanding of mechanical systems (secondary skill)
• Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings
• Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Good general workshop skills
• Resilient under pressure and deadline-driven
• Positive, "can-do" attitude

Key Duties:

• Maintain a high standard of health, safety, and housekeeping
• Follow site HSE procedures (eg Permit to Work, Risk Assessments, Method Statements, SSOWs)
• Always adhere to lock-off procedures to ensure safety
• Perform corrective maintenance in response to breakdowns
• Execute small projects and equipment modifications as needed
• Responding swiftly to production breakdowns, site facilities
• Conducting planned preventative maintenance across a wide range of highly automated machinery, including conveyors, extruders, palletisers, vacuum packers, form sealers, fillers, auto capping and wrapping machines.
• Key duties also include electrical installation work, fault finding on PLC systems, and assisting with engineering project tasks.
• Promptly assess and act upon breakdowns
• Test and commission machinery following repairs
• Suggest and implement improvements to enhance performance
• Conduct PPM inspections and corrective repairs promptly
• Support general maintenance requirements

Interpersonal Skills:

Expert understanding of own technical area and processes

Strong attention to detail, ensuring quality and accuracy

Problem-solving ability using available resources

Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines

Good understanding of manufacturing environments (Desirable)

Acts decisively with appropriate urgency

Strong team player with excellent communication skills

Builds and maintains productive relationships across departments

Highly self-organised and capable of effective prioritisation

Physically fit and adaptable to changing demands

Self-starter with initiative and the ability to work independently or in a team

Flexible and responsive to operational needs

For further details, please forward a copy of your CV today

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd