Full job descriptionMulti-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
Ipswich

Panama Shift (Days & Nights)

Food Manufacturing
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join a well-established food manufacturing site in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced production environment, supporting site performance and reliability through proactive and reactive maintenance.
Working on a Panama shift pattern (rotating days and nights), you will play a key role in ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining high engineering standards across the site.
Key Responsibilities
*Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production machinery
*Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime
*Support electrical fault finding where required (basic level)
*Work on a variety of food processing and packaging equipment
*Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards
*Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
*Accurately complete all maintenance documentation and reports
About You
*Apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent)
*Strong mechanical engineering background with some electrical knowledge
*Experience working in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment (highly desirable)
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team
*Flexible approach to work and comfortable working day and night shifts
*Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset