Multi Skilled Engineer

Multi-Skilled Engineer Fulbourn 

Permanent - Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
£43,000 per annum, plus an annual standby allowance of £3,188 (following successful completion of probation and participation in a 1-in-3 standby rota).

Engineers on standby are paid triple time at £62 per hour for call-outs. Additional overtime is paid at time and a half (1.5x) Monday to Saturday and double time (2x) on Sundays

. This is a varied, hands-on role involving the maintenance, servicing and repair of a wide range of milling and packing machinery. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability through planned preventative maintenance, reactive fault finding and continuous improvement projects, working closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and condition-based maintenance on electro-mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete first-line reactive repairs efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Fabricate replacement components using workshop machinery including lathes, milling machines and welding equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing engineering expertise and identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS system.
• Liaise with external contractors and ensure work is completed safely and effectively.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing training and development.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and food manufacturing standards.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Level 3 Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering).
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
• Good fabrication and welding skills.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and motion control systems.

Desirable:

• Understanding of PLC programming and fault diagnosis.
• Previous experience working with milling or food processing equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £43,000 per annum.
• Annual standby allowance of £3,188 (following successful completion of probation and inclusion on the 1-in-3 standby rota).
• Triple-time call-out rate of £62 per hour while on the standby rota.
• Enhanced overtime rates:
  • Time and a half (1.5x) for overtime worked Monday to Saturday.
  • Double time (2x) for overtime worked on Sundays.
• Company pension scheme.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year up to 25 days.
• Free on-site parking.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Join a stable, long-established manufacturing business with a supportive team environment and excellent long-term career prospects.