Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer in Norwich, Norfolk

Posted by Elix Sourcing Solutions

Ready to secure a high-earning, Days-Only engineering role with time off?

If you're a qualified Maintenance Engineer with strong hands-on electrical and mechanical skills, ready to step into a stable, high-paying role working with heavy processing equipment, this is the career move you've been looking for.

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias / Multi-Skilled)

Norwich (Commutable from Diss, Long Stratton & Surrounding Areas)

  • £50,000-£52,000 + Enhanced Overtime
  • Days Only
  • 30 Days Holiday
  • Matched Pension
  • Medical Cash Plan
  • Free Parking

Join an established, highly reputable UK manufacturing and processing specialist with a track record of stability and growth. Operating as a major regional producer, they offer a secure, hands-on environment for engineers who enjoy practical, high-impact problem-solving.

The Shift & Work-Life Balance

You only work 7 out of every 14 days, get every other weekend off, and enjoy huge blocks of consecutive rest days, offering unmatched work-life balance when paired with 30 days of holiday!

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid breakdown response on heavy processing, bulk-handling, and automated milling machinery.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults, PLC inputs/outputs, motor controls, and distribution systems across the plant.
  • Carry out heavy mechanical repairs, replacement of worn parts, and routine servicing on conveyors, bucket elevators, augers, drag chains, and industrial grinders.
  • Work reactively to minimize production downtime, keeping key processing lines running at peak efficiency.
  • Maintain strict safety standards, complete work logs, and contribute to continuous improvement across the facility.

What We're Looking For

  • Electrical Qualification (Essential): Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, or 18th Edition in Electrical Engineering.
  • Hands-On Skillset: Strong multi-skilled capabilities with proven mechanical fault-finding and repair experience on heavy mechanical plant/machinery.
  • Industry Background: Previous experience in heavy engineering, feed/grain mills, bulk materials handling, recycling, quarrying, or FMCG processing environments.
  • Mindset: A practical, hard-working "can-do" attitude-comfortable working in a busy, physical, and dust-heavy industrial environment.
  • Location: Must hold a valid UK driving license and live within a reasonable commute of South Norfolk.

If this sounds of interest, do not hesitate to call (phone number removed) and speak to the hiring consultant, Hazel Luna.

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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