Single / Multiskilled Engineer

About The Role As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. You will optimise machinery output and product quality, minimise plant downtime through effective preventative maintenance, and respond efficiently to breakdowns while maintaining a safe, healthy environment and promoting good engineering practice. Benefits Up to £40,000 per annum DOE Additional £7,550 shift allowance per annum 31 days holiday allowance Secure contract with long‑term career development opportunities 5% pension contribution Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices Cycle‑to‑work scheme Discounted local gym membership Salaried advance finance Salary sacrifice car scheme Employee Benefit Scheme – unlimited remote GP appointments, unlimited mental‑health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second‑opinion consultation and other discounts & perks such as savings on weekly costs Ts & Cs apply Hours of Work 3.5 days per week on a 3 on 2 off shift (alternate days/nights) – 42 hours per week. Key Responsibilities When deputising for the Engineering Shift Manager, lead teams within an area or zone. Ensure engineering maintenance is carried out in line with the schedule and effective corrective action is taken. Provide quick and effective response to mechanical, electrical and PLC control breakdowns anywhere on site, identifying root cause and suggesting improvements to prevent further breakdowns. Communicate unscheduled breakdowns to the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer and work with the operations department to minimise plant disruption. Follow good engineering standards and hygiene practice for the department. Ensure all activities comply with company and legislative health and safety guidelines, and highlight improvement opportunities. Mentor Level 1–3 Maintenance Engineers and apprentices. Report health and safety, animal welfare and environmental issues in a timely manner. Follow the escalation route for unscheduled downtime and minimise downtime through good engineering practice. Demonstrate problem‑solving techniques for mechanical, electrical and control issues to identify root cause quickly and foresee impending issues. Raise stock and non‑stock request forms. Produce Engineering Shift Report when deputising for the Engineering Shift Manager. Contractor management. What You’ll Need To Be Successful Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering or HNC/HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Electrical & Control Engineering bias Understanding of PLC programming Desirable refrigeration experience 6+ years of engineering experience Desirable welding/fabrication experience Familiarity with process machinery or equivalent equipment and ability to fault‑find Proficiency in maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing systems Mechanical fitting skills Desirable IEE 17th or 18th edition certification Good leadership qualities and ability to motivate others and make effective timely decisions Ability to multi‑task and thrive in a timeline‑driven environment Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels Self‑motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team Desirable food‑manufacture experience What Happens After You Apply After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer to discuss your application and CV further. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you may have about the role. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr