Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical bias)

• Location: Bury St Edmunds
• Sector: Engineering
• Job type: Permanent
• Salary: £50000 - £55000 per annum
• Contact: Brigita Seveliovaite
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• Job ref: J36963
• Published: 1 day ago
• Expiry date: 2026-02-22
• Start date: 2026-01-21
• Consultant: Brigita Seveliovaite

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 to find out more!