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Permanent

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical)

Prestige Recruitment Specialists
Cambridge
money-bag £45000 - £47000/annum
Posted: 08 May 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 07 June 2026
Ref: 225082684

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical)

Location: Cambridge
Salary: -45,000 starting salary rising to -47,500 after successful completion of 6-month probation
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Shifts: Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm
On-Call: 1 in 5 rota

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing renewable energy and engineering business for an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer with either an electrical or mechanical bias.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking for genuine work-life balance, structured weekday hours, long-term stability, and opportunities for training and progression within a forward-thinking operation helping convert food waste into sustainable energy.



What''s on Offer

  • Monday to Friday working pattern with set hours
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • Starting salary of -45,000
  • Salary increase to -47,500 after successful 6-month probation
  • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
  • Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
  • Company pension
  • Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing business
  • 1 in 5 on-call rota


The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a busy operational environment, ensuring equipment reliability, minimal downtime, and safe working practices at all times.

Duties may include:

  • Fault finding and repair on electrical and/or mechanical systems
  • Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
  • Reactive breakdown response
  • Working on pumps, motors, conveyors, control systems, valves, and associated equipment
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records
  • Working independently and as part of a wider engineering team


Essential Requirements

  • Full UK driving licence
  • Minimum 5 years'' engineering experience
  • Background within FMCG, industrial, or water/wastewater environments
  • Multi-skilled capability with either electrical or mechanical bias
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively


Desirable

  • Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND,BOAS or equivalent)
  • Experience working in fast-paced operational environments
  • Knowledge of health & safety procedures and safe systems of work

If you are an experienced engineer looking for a secure Monday-to-Friday role with strong earning potential and career development opportunities, we would like to hear from you.

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