Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Haverhill

Job Role: Multi-Skilled Engineer

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (Per Annum)

Location: Haverhill, Suffolk

Type: Full Time / Permanent

Benefits: 33 Days Holiday (Inc BH) plus your birthday off, AXA Health Insurance, Company Pension, Discount on company products, Access to discount portal, Annual personal development budget.

Overview

Everest People Solutions are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer for an Innovative pet food business based in Haverhill. This crucial role involves providing an excellent service across the Manufacturing Kitchen, ensuring the ongoing production of cherished pet-friendly meals.

Reporting directly to the engineering supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective maintenance of all production and site services equipment. The role demands a sharp focus on fault finding and problem-solving across a diverse range of equipment and situations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities for the Multi-Skilled Engineer

• Maintain site electrical and mechanical equipment to legislative, safety, and business standards.
• Address plant breakdowns and ancillary equipment issues reactively, minimising production downtime through diagnostics and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proactively conduct machine maintenance following the Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedule.
• Identify improvement areas and collaborate with the site team for implementation.
• Occasional installation tasks, but the primary focus is on sustaining machinery uptime.
• Execute planned maintenance tasks safely, cost-effectively, and within agreed standards and timelines, without compromising food safety or health & safety requirements.

Requirements for the Multi-Skilled Engineer

Essential:

• Over 5 years of experience in Engineering or Technician roles, preferably in production, manufacturing, or FMCG settings.
• Proficient in electromechanical fault-finding.
• Enthusiastic about challenges and eager to contribute to building from the ground up.
• Thrives in the fast-paced and dynamic environment of DTC food manufacturing.
• Approachable with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates respect for all staff members, regardless of their roles.
• Double day shifts from 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm, with some flexibility required.

Desirable:

• Experience in leading teams.
• Qualification in electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Strong electrical skills, preferably certified to the 18th Edition Electrical Regulations.
• Familiarity with Food Safety, Food Hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Knowledge of Multivac lines is a plus, but training will be provided if necessary.