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Multi-skilled Engineer

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Location:
United Kingdom , Sleaford

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

57000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Currently working with a well-established manufacturing business in the Sleaford area who are looking to bring in a Multi-Skilled Engineer to strengthen their team. If you're the kind of engineer who enjoys getting stuck in and thinking on your feet this could be a great fit. It's a solid opportunity which offers a stable environment with room to grow. You'll be working a days and nights shift pattern with regular overtime available for those who want to increase earnings. There are also ongoing training and development opportunities to help you progress your skills and career.

Job Responsibility:

Responding to breakdowns and getting production back up and running
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance
Fault finding across mechanical and electrical systems
Getting involved in continuous improvement work
Working closely with production and other teams on site

Requirements:

Multi-skilled (comfortable both mechanically and electrically)
Level 3 qualification - ideally electrical but open
Experience in manufacturing or FMCG would be ideal. Food even better.
A team player who communicates well with others on site

Nice to have:

Experience in manufacturing or FMCG would be ideal. Food even better.

What we offer:

Stable environment with room to grow
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Regular overtime available for those who want to increase earnings

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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