Multi-skilled Engineer

Overview

In this role you support a busy, highly automated manufacturing site in Norwich by keeping plant reliability high and equipment performance strong. You will perform planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns, applying fault-finding across mechanical, electrical and PLC/automation systems. You’ll drive continuous improvement, conduct root-cause analysis, and lead small projects while managing spares and change control. You’ll also promote safe working practices and share engineering knowledge with operations to sustain uptime and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance on production plant and equipment
• Respond to breakdowns and perform reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
• Fault-finding on mechanical, electrical, PLC and automated production systems
• Support continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency and equipment uptime
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeats
• Lead small engineering projects and improvement initiatives
• Manage spare parts requirements and support stock control
• Support equipment modifications and change control activities
• Act as Permit Issuer and support safe systems of work across the site
• Provide engineering support, coaching, and knowledge sharing across operational teams

Key requirements

• NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, drives, sensors and electrical control gear
• Understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive maintenance approach
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• strong communication
• problem-solving
• proactive maintenance approach
• PLC-controlled equipment
• fault-finding across mechanical and electrical systems
• pneumatics and hydraulics

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