Multi-skilled Engineer

2 months ago

Nantwich, United Kingdom Ornua Foods Full time

Multi Skilled Engineer

Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer (Fixed term contract)

Contract: Six month FTC 

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Shift: Two options available; Rotating days 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm or fixed nights 10pm-6am

Department: Engineering

Salary: Generous salary available for this role ( uplifts available depending on shift pattern)

Location: Nantwich, CW5 6DN

Ornua (meaning “new gold”) is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world for over 55 years.

Are you a Multi Skilled Engineer looking for the challenge of taking a mission driven organisation to its next level of success?

Ornua is actively seeking an Interim Multi Skilled Engineer to join our Operations department as we continue our growth trajectory. The role will help to deliver engineering and maintenance to plan and in a timely manner, to improve reliability, maximise plant availability and ensure plant safety compliance.

Why Ornua?

Ornua operates from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and has sales and marketing teams working in-market across all four corners of the globe. The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products and for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufactures and foodservice customer across the world. Our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business as a purpose and values-led organisation, creating value for Irish dairy farming families. Our Values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together . We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Career Progression including Global Mobility opportunities. Comprehensive Benefits with regional specific offerings.

Why This Role Is Valuable:

The Multi Skilled Engineer has responsibility to;

Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities on machinery and equipment in line with the scheduled plan, ensuring that equipment is fit for purpose on a shift / daily basis and that associated paperwork is updated and tracked, as per PPM schedules to aid an efficient Maintenance Plan. Report all deficiencies to the Engineering Manager or relevant department Manager for action. Complete all activities in line with the daily work plan. Work with the line supervisors and operatives to assist & train in key areas of setup in order to minimise production downtime from machinery problems. Support the relevant departments to ensure that SOPs are in place and followed according to the procedure. Attend breakdowns as necessary and repair in a safe and timely manner. Document and monitor all downtime and breakdowns. Complete all relevant service sheets, breakdown reports and breakdown analysis to ensure that accurate information is recorded on all engineering activity and issues. Provide relevant information at shift handover to monitor daily works completed. Carry out repairs to production machinery and equipment. Provide support to other Engineers during major breakdowns or where a number of operational engineering priorities exist. Complete risk assessments and method statements as and when required. Control activities of contractors onsite, ensuring that all permits to work and relevant documentation is completed, approved and executed in a safe manner and in line with company procedures. Work with the Engineering Manager to ensure that all spare parts are budgeted and accounted for, and that accurate records are maintained of parts used, striving to reduce contractor costs by completing work internally where possible. Raise purchase orders for all spare parts and works required onsite and maintain accurate records of parts ordered, detailing any periods of long lead time that may affect stock shortages.

What You Bring To The Role:

Electrical and Mechanical skills and experience Specific plant knowledge Electrical control systems knowledge Minimum of 3 years’ experience of Engineering and Maintenance within a Food Production environment Minimum of Level 3 qualification in Engineering/Maintenance (or equivalent). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure Ability to work within a team environment but also have the ability to work using your own initiative Ability to demonstrate a methodical approach to fault finding Driven, enjoys a challenge and strives for continuous improvement and development

Ornua has ambitious growth plans and we’re building a team to help enable and accelerate that growth. We are looking for people who share our values, are curious, forward-looking, take ownership and work together to build a future for themselves and Ornua.

Would you like to make an impact?

To learn more, please visit Ornua at

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