Multi-skilled Engineer (days)

  • Zest
  • Mar 17, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Day Shift Engineer

48,000- 50,000 + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Commutable from Peterborough, Wisbech, Ely, Chatteris, Downham Market, March and surrounding areas

A well-established and growing food processing manufacturer is looking to strengthen its engineering team with the addition of a Day Shift Engineer. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking business that values its people and invests in maintaining high-performing, reliable operations.

As part of the engineering team, you'll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly. You'll be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns, ensuring machinery and equipment operate safely, efficiently and reliably. The role offers a varied workload in a fast-paced environment, where your input will genuinely make a difference to site performance.

The Role

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production and processing equipment
Support production teams to minimise downtime and improve reliability
Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure high safety standards

The Ideal Candidate

Time-served engineer with a recognised engineering qualification
Strong mechanical or electrical background (multi-skilled advantageous)
Experience working in manufacturing, food, or FMCG environments
Proactive, hands-on approach with strong fault-finding skills
A team player with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility

The Package

48,000 salary
Overtime opportunities
31 days holiday
Life assurance
Income protection
EV car scheme
Additional benefits and the chance to work with a supportive, experienced engineering team

If you're looking for a secure, long-term engineering role with a company that continues to invest in its people and operations, this could be the perfect move.

Click 'Apply' to find out more or contact Oli Edwards for an informal conversation - (phone number removed) / (url removed)

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