Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer in Lakenham

Job DescriptionReady to secure a high-earning, Days-Only engineering role with time off? If you're a qualified Maintenance Engineer with strong hands-on electrical and mechanical skills, ready to step into a stable, high-paying role working with heavy processing equipment, this is the career move you've been looking for. Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias / Multi-Skilled) Norwich (Commutable from Diss, Long Stratton & Surrounding Areas) £50,000-£52,000 + Enhanced Overtime Days Only 30 Days Holiday Matched Pension Medical Cash Plan Free Parking Join an established, highly reputable UK manufacturing and processing specialist with a track record of stability and growth. Operating as a major regional producer, they offer a secure, hands-on environment for engineers who enjoy practical, high-impact problem-solving. The Shift & Work-Life Balance You only work 7 out of every 14 days, get every other weekend off, and enjoy huge blocks of consecutive rest days, offering unmatched work-life balance when paired with 30 days of holiday! Day-to-Day Responsibilities Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid breakdown response on heavy processing, bulk-handling, and automated milling machinery. Diagnose and repair electrical faults, PLC inputs/outputs, motor controls, and distribution systems across the plant. Carry out heavy mechanical repairs, replacement of worn parts, and routine servicing on conveyors, bucket elevators, augers, drag chains, and industrial grinders. Work reactively to minimize production downtime, keeping key processing lines running at peak efficiency. Maintain strict safety standards, complete work logs, and contribute to continuous improvement across the facility.What We're Looking For Electrical Qualification (Essential): Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, or 18th Edition in Electrical Engineering. Hands-On Skillset: Strong multi-skilled capabilities with proven mechanical fault-finding and repair experience on heavy mechanical plant/machinery. Industry Background: Previous experience in heavy engineering, feed/grain mills, bulk materials handling, recycling, quarrying, or FMCG processing environments. Mindset: A practical, hard-working "can-do" attitude-comfortable working in a busy, physical, and dust-heavy industrial environment. Location: Must hold a valid UK driving license and live within a reasonable commute of South Norfolk.If this sounds of interest, do not hesitate to call (phone number removed) and speak to the hiring consultant, Hazel Luna. Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. INDLP