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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:
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- 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
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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.
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