Manufacturing Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Stowmarket

Our client is a well-established FMCG Manufacturing business with a genuine family feel. As a long-standing, traditional manufacturing site, they are investing in both their facilities and equipment, making this an exciting time to join the business and play a key role in its future development.

This opportunity would suit an electrically biased Multi Skilled Engineer or an Electrical Engineer looking for a stable Monday to Friday position with an excellent work-life balance, without the demands of shift work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the manufacturing facility.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Support mechanical maintenance activities where required.
• Maintain and improve the reliability and performance of production equipment.
• Assist with ongoing site improvement projects and future equipment investments.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Work closely with the wider engineering and production teams to maximise operational efficiency.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement across the factory and engineering functions.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Electrical Engineer or Multi Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, FMCG, food production, processing, packaging, or industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical systems.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working within an older, traditional factory environment undergoing investment and improvement.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within food manufacturing or FMCG production.
• Multi skilled maintenance experience covering both electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Experience supporting machinery upgrades, installations, or improvement projects.
• PLC fault-finding experience.

Personal Attributes:

• Practical, hands-on approach.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Team player who enjoys working within a close-knit environment.
• Flexible attitude towards working hours when required.
• Looking for a long-term opportunity within a family-run business.

Details:
Salary: -50,000 - -54,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Contracted Hours: 48 hours per week with flexibility.
Typical Working Pattern:

• Monday to Thursday: 6:30am start, finishing between 3:00pm and 5:00pm depending on workload
• Friday: Maintenance-focused day, typically 8:00am to 3:00pm-4:00pm
• Occasional weekend working, usually only 1-2 weekends per year

If you''re an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer or Electrical Engineer looking to move away from shifts and into a stable Monday to Friday position, we''d love to hear from you.

Join a family-run food manufacturer where you''ll be valued as part of the team, play a key role in ongoing site improvements, and help shape the future of a business investing in both its people and its facilities.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more. This could be the perfect opportunity to achieve the work-life balance you''ve been looking for without compromising on salary or job satisfaction.

Please contact Louisa Coggs on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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