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Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical bias)

  • Location

    Bury St Edmunds

  • Sector:

    Engineering

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £50000 - £55000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Brigita Seveliovaite

  • Contact email:

    Brigita@compasspoint.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01284765700

  • Job ref:

    J36963

  • Published:

    about 2 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-02-22

  • Start date:

    2026-01-21

  • Consultant:

    Brigita Seveliovaite

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000 + overtime

Compass Point Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established manufacturing business in Bury St Edmunds, seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias. This role is critical in ensuring all production and utility equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

You'll be part of a skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining high-performing production lines within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Shift Pattern
This position operates on a Panama shift pattern, rotating between days and nights. You'll receive a full annual shift schedule in advance, allowing you to plan your time effectively.
• 12-hour shifts
• Significant time off - effectively around 50% of the year free when accounting for rest days and holidays

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out planned preventative and reactive mechanical and electrical maintenance
  • Diagnose faults and repair production, processing, and utility equipment
  • Support the installation, commissioning, and handover of new machinery
  • Accurately document maintenance activities and breakdown reports
  • Actively participate in the BOPEX / continuous improvement programme
  • Ensure full compliance with site procedures, safety regulations, and company policies
  • Identify, report, and stop unsafe operations, using PPE as required

Skills & Experience Required:
  • Previous experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
(e.g. large-capacity product handling, conveying, elevating systems)
  • Strong electrical fault-finding skills, including reading electrical drawings and schematics
  • Electrical installation experience with relevant qualifications
(NVQ, HNC/HND, or Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar)
  • Experience working continental or 12-hour shift patterns is highly desirable
  • A proactive, safety-conscious, and methodical approach to engineering

Benefits Package:
  • 20 days holiday per year (reflecting reduced annual working days)
  • Up to 8% employer pension contribution
  • Discretionary company bonus of up to 5%
  • Onsite parking
  • Regular staff and company events

If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable, well-paid role with excellent work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or call us on 01284 765700 to find out more!