Electrical Control

At Ryvita, we're proud to be a 100-year-old brand with a brilliant heritage — and products that taste just as good today as they did a century ago, thanks to the amazing people who make it all happen.Our home is in Poole, and we also have a manufacturing site in Bardney, where we lovingly bake every single Ryvita crispbread and, for our sister business, craft the delicious Dorset Cereals that so many people enjoy every morning.

We're a friendly, passionate team that supports each other to do our very best — because we believe Ryvita should be a great place to work as well as a great brand. The way we work matters just as much as the results we achieve. Whether we're dreaming up new products or working hard to get them onto shelves, we care deeply about doing things the right way.

Every day brings something different — and that's exactly how we like it We embrace challenges, roll up our sleeves, and use our collective talents to find smart solutions together.
Overview of Role
At Ryvita, we're all about living well and eating well, with a little room for
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. We're on an exciting journey to strengthen our products and our team, creating the perfect balance between tradition and innovation. Whether you're topping, dipping, or snacking, we believe in making life a little more fun, a little more delicious, and a lot more enjoyable. We're passionate about building a future where everyone can thrive—both in the workplace and through the products we create. Join us as we grow, innovate, and bring more
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to everything we do

We have an excellent opportunity for a EC & I Engineer to join the Ryvita team at Poole. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong technical capability, excellent problem solving skills and a passion for automation, control systems and electrical integrity.

This a permanent and full-time position, working 39 hours per on the following shift pattern:

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Week 1

06:00 – 14:00

06:00 – 14:00

06:00 – 14:00

06:00 – 14:00

06:00 – 13:00

Week 2

06:00 – 14:00 or 14:00 – 22:00

06:00 – 14:00 or 14:00 – 22:00

06:00 – 16:00

Week 3

06:00 -16:00

22:00 – 06:00

22:00 – 06:00

22:00 – 06:00

22:00– 06:00

22:00 – 06:00

Week 4

14:00 – 22:00

14:00 – 22:00

14:00 – 22:00

14:00– 22:00

12:00 – 22:00

Key Accountabilities
Our Engineering Manager is looking for a team member to...

• Provide control, automation and electrical support for all aspects of operation and engineering functions during maintenance, improvements, projects and commissioning.
• Routine monitoring and maintenance of the plant electrical, control and automation equipment, systems and processes to ensure reliability.
• Ensure there is a phased replacement/upgrade strategy for control systems.
• Assist all engineering shifts when required on fault finding to maintain minimal machine downtime.
• Continually update and modernise the factories control, automation and electrical systems in regard to PLC's, HMI's, Scada, servo drives and instrumentation
• Update the Engineering maintenance system to provide feedback on completed tasks to ensure equipment histories and costs are kept up to date, enabling follow up work to be identified and planned
• Embed a safety-first culture by setting the standard and ensuring full compliance with safety policies and regulations.

The right person
If you share our values...

Integrity, Passion for Results, Superior Quality, Initiative, Recognition & Teamwork
And You Have The Following Skills And Experiences....

• Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering, Control and Instrumentation
• 10 years post qualification industry experience in EC & I Engineering
• Strong knowledge of control theory and programming languages
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Health and Safety Champion
• Knowledge of Food Safety legislation
• Experience within FMCG production environment would be an advantage

We can offer....

• £48,860.68 annual salary
• Bonus Scheme (up to 5% team bonus)
• Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions
• Buy holiday scheme
• Discounted products
• Health Cash Plan
• Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide.
• Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform
• Generous family leave policy
• Leadership development
• Group Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking

At Ryvita, we believe in inspiring better wellbeing, both at work and beyond. We're committed to creating a positive, inclusive environment where diversity thrives, opportunities are fair, and everyone has the freedom to be themselves. Whether you're at your best when you're brainstorming ideas, collaborating with colleagues, or bringing fresh perspectives, we want you to feel like you truly belong. Here, we celebrate what makes each of us unique, and together, we make Ryvita a place where everyone can grow, contribute, and thrive.

We want to ensure the recruitment process works for everyone. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please email to discuss these adjustments.

Apply now and let's see what we can do together

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