Multi Skilled Maintenance Shift Engineer

2 days ago

Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Zertus UK & Ireland Full time


Overview

Multi Skilled Maintenance Shift Engineer

Humdinger, Heckington (NG34 9JZ)

Are you an experienced engineer with strong electrical and mechanical skills? Join Humdinger as a Multi Skilled Engineer and play a key role in maintaining and improving our Heckington snacking site.

Position type: Full time, permanent
Hours/ Shift Pattern: 3 on 4 off nights (18:00 - 06:00) 36 hours per week (Rotating between Month 1: Monday - Wednesday & Month 2: Thursday - Saturday)
Pay range: £26.56/ hour (£49,720.32 annually)

Key Benefits: Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year.

Closing date: 14/12/2025



Responsibilities

  • Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance, including breakdowns and planned preventative tasks.
  • Perform machine setups for production runs and ensure safe, compliant working practices.
  • Complete maintenance documentation and support site projects as required.
  • Manage engineering stores, order spares, and control contractors.
  • Work collaboratively with production, quality, and site management teams.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and uphold high standards of health & safety and food industry compliance.


Qualifications

Essential:

  • Formal Electrical/Mechanical qualifications - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent minimum.
  • Time-served engineering experience with strong fault-finding skills.
  • Knowledge of FMCG processes and GMP standards.
  • Experience with Form Fill & Seal machines, ovens, fryers, check weighers, X-ray machines, printers,
  • robot packing machines, multi-head weighers, and inline sealing machines.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic PC skills
  • Full, valid driving license.

Desirable:

  • NVQ Level 4 or HNC or equivalent.
  • FLT or MEWP trained.
  • 18th Edition and testing/inspection experience.
  • PLC fault-finding and understanding of RCA/5 Why processes.
  • IOSH/NEBOSH certification.
  • Experience with CI projects and food industry environments.


Rewards Benefits

  • 6.6 weeks annual holiday entitlement
  • 4% employer and 5 % employee pension plan
  • Life assurance plan x4 basic salary
  • Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
  • Healthcare cash plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year


About Us

At our Heckington site we produce a wide range of nut and non-nut snacking products for major UK retailers. Our Engineering team is the backbone of our operations, ensuring that production runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. They drive continuous improvement, support innovation, and keep our equipment performing at its best, helping us deliver high-quality snacking products to millions of customers. 



Application & Interview Process

Please apply online and complete all required application questions. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding next steps. Interviews will be held on-site at our Heckington facility.

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage. 


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