Multi Skilled Engineer – Kings Lynn - £50,079 DOE - Shift Pattern: 2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off (12-Hour Shifts)
Ready to power up your engineering career? This Multi Skilled Engineer role delivers big challenges, bigger tech, and huge opportunity.
If you’re mechanically sharp, electrically switched-on, and ready to take on a fast-paced manufacturing environment where downtime is never an option—this is your next move. One of the region’s most advanced food production sites is hiring a Multi Skilled Engineer to drive performance, reliability and rapid-response maintenance.
Working on a 4-on, 4-off rotating days and nights shift pattern, you’ll be joining a high-performing site engineering team that keeps production running 24/7. From line-side problem-solving to proactive improvement projects—you’ll be part of a team that’s respected, valued, and never standing still.
About the Company
This is a site where quality comes first—across products, equipment, and people. The business is a major force in food manufacturing, with consistent investment in automation, equipment, and engineering capability. Their King’s Lynn site plays a key role in delivering products to major retailers and customers across the UK. And right now, they need a Multi Skilled Engineer to keep their lines—and standards—operating at peak performance.
About the Multi Skilled Engineer job
This is a hands-on, technical role where your engineering ability makes an impact from day one. You'll split your focus between reactive breakdown response and planned preventative maintenance, with real input into performance reviews and continuous improvement. Fault find. Fix fast. Make it better. That’s the heartbeat of this job.
You’ll work closely with production, technical, and leadership teams, taking ownership of engineering issues and being a key part of the site’s performance review rhythm—daily, weekly, and ongoing.
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert support on reactive maintenance across all production lines
Deliver routine and preventative maintenance to maximise equipment uptime
Use CMMS to accurately log work, parts used, and maintenance records
Attend daily/weekly performance reviews to track line performance and propose solutions
Collaborate with other departments to resolve root cause issues—not just the symptoms
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency, and safety
Support junior engineers or apprentices with development and training
Ensure all work complies with H&S, food safety, and engineering standards
What We’re Looking For
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical AND Electrical Engineering is essential
Experience in food manufacturing is ideal, but not essential
Strong fault-finding capability – electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic
Hands-on experience with PLC systems, automation, and packaging equipment
Experience using CMMS software to manage tasks and maintenance data
A strong communicator – able to work well with other departments and contractors
A flexible, proactive, and can-do approach to problem-solving and shift work
IOSH or similar H&S qualifications are a bonus
What’s In It For You?
Salary up to £52,000 depending on experience
4on/4off rotating days and nights for excellent work/life balance
Work with cutting-edge food manufacturing and packaging machinery
Opportunities to progress, upskill, and lead continuous improvement projects
Join a supportive, fast-paced engineering team that values excellence
Secure, long-term role in a business that’s growing and investing in its people
Why You Should Apply
This is a Multi Skilled Engineer job with real punch.
You’re not just fixing broken parts—you’re part of a team that’s preventing downtime, driving performance, and helping shape the future of the site.
You’ll be trusted, challenged, and developed from day one.
