A number of Multi Skilled Engineer vacancies are available with a prestigious manufacturing company based in Thrapston.

The shift available is 4 on 4 off rotating days and nights (3 x days, 1 nights), paying a salary ranging from £47,000 - £52,000 per annum alongside a competitive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, overtime at 1.5 x, life insurance of up to 4 x basic salary and much more.

This century-old business is one of the major UK retailers and is renowned and well-loved for its consistent high-quality food produce.

Training and progression opportunities are a high priority for this company and you will be given a clear progression plan and the chance to upskill yourself in areas you desire.

You will be based at their state-of-the-art site in Thrapston which has recently had a huge investment in a high number of new production lines.

Roles and Responsibilities as a Multi Skilled Engineer:

• You will be responsible for dealing with both reactive and preventative maintenance across the whole site.


• You will be involved with a variety of projects such as PPM, Continuous Improvement and New Machinery Installations.


• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults, machine emergencies or unplanned problems in a systematic and logical manner.


• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures for each machine.

I would love to see CVs from individuals who have:

• One of the following qualifications: Level 3 in City and Guilds, NVQ or BTEC (Apprenticeship) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.


• Knowledge in dealing with breakdowns on Manufacturing / Production Machinery such as multihead weighers, conveyors, vision systems, packaging machinery, metal detectors, check weighers to name a few.


• Industry experience within one of the following areas: Food, Drink, Packaging, Print, Textiles, Plastics, Pharmaceuticals or any other fast-paced environment.


• Worked previously as a Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Shift Technician, Maintenance Technician, or Multi-Skilled Technician.

Benefits included as a Multi Skilled Engineer:

• 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays


• Retail discount cards


• Overtime paid at 1.5 x


• 3% / 5% pension - can increase to 5% and 5%


• Life Assurance - 1 x basic salary if not in pension / 4 x basic salary if in pension


• Healthcare/Well-being access


• Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave


• Subsidised staff canteen


• Free parking

If you would like to find out more, please click apply or contact Megan Hepworth at E3 Recruitment on 0148 645269.