Multi Skilled Engineer (Day Shift)

Princes Group; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Wisbech is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer for its day shift operations. The ideal candidate will have a recognized engineering apprenticeship and experience in an FMCG environment. You will ensure safe practices, manage maintenance tasks, and contribute to continuous improvement. Benefits include 22 days of annual leave and a robust pension plan.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

14.5% pension plan

Flexible holiday option

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Critical illness cover

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship, preferably multi-skilled.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environment.
• PC literate with expertise in CMMS – preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working practices, adhere to H&S policies, maintain GMP standards.
• Set objectives with Area Coordinator and manage unresolved issues.
• Apply 5S and other improvement tools for enhancing quality and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostic skills

Electrical diagnostic skills

PLC troubleshooting

Problem-solving capabilities

Communication skills

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

Multi Skilled Engineer (Day Shift) – Princes Group

Location: Wisbech, United Kingdom. Employment type: Permanent, Day Shift (4 on 4 off). Build and maintain production assets to achieve optimum operational efficiency, statutory and customer compliance, and H&S requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safety, Quality & Hygiene: Ensure safe working practices, adhere to H&S policies, maintain GMP standards, complete risk assessments, reduce accidents, and minimise customer complaints through effective maintenance.
• Operations Management: Set objectives with Area Coordinator, record work (PPMs, breakdowns, repairs), train/support other departments, and manage unresolved issues to closed status.
• Continuous Improvement: Apply 5S, GMP and other improvement tools to enhance quality, safety, efficiency and waste reduction. Continuously review performance and implement improvement opportunities.
• Communication: Provide clear verbal and written communication, handover reports, status updates with Engineering and Manufacturing teams, and coordination with Engineering Stores for spare availability.

Requirements

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship, preferably multi‑skilled.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environment.
• PC literate with expertise in CMMS – preferably SAP.
• Familiarity with Permit to Work systems and dynamic risk assessments.
• Strong diagnostic skills (mechanical, electrical, PLC, process) and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and engineering drawings.
• Commitment to maintaining food safety, legality, integrity, authenticity and quality standards.

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave.
• 14.5% pension plan (5% employee opt‑in / 9.5% employer).
• Flexible holiday option – buy 5 additional days.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies.
• Critical illness cover.
• Learning and development opportunities.