Days Based Maintenance Engineer

1 week ago


Wembley, United Kingdom Purina Full time

Position Summary

Are you a talented Maintenance, Shift, or Reliability Engineer ready to showcase your skills in a role that allows you to truly stand out? Are you eager to leave your mark in the next step of your career journey? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking a Days Based Maintenance Engineer to join our team at Nestlé Purina in Sudbury.

At Purina PetCare, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and happiness of pets because like you, we are pet owners too.

Our Sudbury factory, with a workforce of 200, produces some of the UK's most beloved brands such as Go-Cat, Bakers, Purina ONE, BETA, and Pro Plan, catering to every pet owner's needs. Situated in the picturesque Stour valley, Sudbury is a charming town surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, making it an ideal location for animal enthusiasts. Additionally, London is just a 45-minute train ride away from nearby Colchester.

Manufacturing at Nestlé revolves around delivering top-quality products to consumers efficiently and on time, while minimizing losses to enhance productivity and efficiency. Our transition to becoming a LEAN Enterprise is a significant shift in our operational approach, presenting exciting opportunities for you to play a pivotal role in this transformative journey.

A day in the life of a Days Based Maintenance Engineer...

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be involved in implementing and executing the factory's asset maintenance program, focusing on minimizing unplanned downtime, optimizing maintenance costs, and increasing asset performance. Your role includes maintaining a set of production assets, following an engineering strategy to drive your area towards world-class standards in safety, quality, cost, and service.

Other key responsibilities will include:

  • To uphold machine conditions through reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance activities.
  • Address breakdowns and contribute to line enhancements across the factory, becoming the Subject Matter Expert for your designated area.
  • Cultivate a culture of safety, eliminate risks, and ensure all work adheres to engineering standards and safety protocols.
  • Comply with Nestlé's quality policies, specifically in engineering change management and line release.
  • Document breakdowns, conduct root cause analysis, and take charge of follow-up actions.
  • Support Root Cause Analysis projects and practices.
  • Assist in developing the skills of Shift Technicians, Apprentice Technicians, and the AM team by following the site's TPM roadmap.

What will make you successful?

To excel in this role, you should ideally have experience in FMCG manufacturing maintenance, whether as a Technician, Shift Engineer, or Maintenance Engineer, and possess a strong service-oriented approach with proactive initiative and a drive for continuous improvement.

Other desired experiences and attributes:

  • Hold an apprenticeship level NVQ 3 in Engineering, preferably with an Electrical bias.
  • Demonstrate mechanical understanding and awareness of food safety/food handling.
  • Ability to comprehend and adhere to strict hygiene regulations.
  • Experience in Planned Preventative Maintenance for assets.
  • Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis tools and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Understanding of Lean manufacturing tools, including TPM.
  • Display strong teamwork skills.

What you need to know

In return, we offer competitive salary and benefits, a bonus scheme, flexible working arrangements, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and flex leave, pension benefits, and opportunities for personal development and growth.

We review applications as they are received and may close job postings early if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so we encourage timely submissions.

At Nestlé, we value respect, diversity, and inclusivity. We believe that by fostering diversity and providing equal opportunities, we can drive innovation and growth in our business. Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and we are committed to accommodating candidates throughout the application process. We take pride in promoting inclusivity and diversity through our various Colleague Networks, which represent different communities and experiences, fostering a sense of belonging for all.

We uphold equal opportunity principles and may collect data for monitoring purposes during the candidate registration process. Remember to be yourself, as authenticity is key to success.



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