Multi-skilled Engineer

Multi-skilled Engineer - Mechanical or Electrical Bias

£54,500 + 5% Bonus (£57,000) | Bedfordshire

Commutable from Bedford, Biggleswade, St Neots, Huntingdon, Letchworth, Stevenage, Cambridge, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas

Ready to join a business that will genuinely invest in you, not just your output?

We're on the hunt for a hands-on, proactive Multi-skilled Engineer to join a forward-thinking, well-established company that puts real weight behind training, development and career progression. If you love problem-solving, thrive in a team, and want a role where your skills are valued and grown, this is the one.

What you'll do

Working a 12-hour slow rotating shift pattern (2 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights with every other Friday to Sunday off), you'll be at the heart of keeping mechanical and electrical systems running smoothly across production and site facilities. Day to day, you'll:

Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance to the highest safety and quality standards
Keep documentation accurate and get involved in continuous improvement initiatives
Respond to production needs and coordinate work with engineering and factory teams
Liaise with contractors and source spares efficiently
Keep the workshop and work areas clean, safe and well organised

What you'll bring

Apprentice training or a relevant engineering qualification
Multi-skilled mechanical and electrical experience, ideally within food, FMCG or manufacturing
A proactive, team-first mindset and pride in a job well done

What's in it for you

Competitive salary of £54,500 + 5% bonus (£57,000)
Overtime at 1.5x (2x on Sundays and bank holidays)
22 days holiday, with the option to buy or sell
Pension contributions matched up to 10%
Formal training and genuine career development
A supportive team environment built on continuous improvement

If you're ready to take your engineering career to the next level with a company that backs its people, we want to hear from you.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based solely on merit, without discrimination of any kind.

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