Multiskilled 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 – 06:00
- Monday to Friday: 14:00 – 22:30
- Monday to Friday: 06:00 – 14:30
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 (e.g. 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
- Respond swiftly to production breakdowns, site facilities
- Conduct 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
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