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Multi Skilled Engineer
Date: 24 Jul 2025
Location: Ashford, GB
Role - Multi-Skilled Engineer
Based - Ashford, TN24 0LU
Salary- Up to £57,661 including shift allowance per annum, dependent on experience
Engineers thrive on the investigative journey of how things work, how they are made, and why they are successful. Robotic repetition in a box-ticking pigeon-hole role isn’t for you; instead, you’re driven by a passion for learning and the pride from progressive problem-solving.This is a Multi-Skilled Engineer Role that empowers you to make a difference, rather than giving you a list of instructions.
Premier Foods is a flagship industry player and own big-name brands such as Bisto, Paxo and Batchelors. In joining us, you’ll be part of an established and progressive business that’s achieved steady financial growth during the past five years and continually invest into our manufacturing sites.
We recognise and embrace the important role Multi-Skilled Engineers play in our Business, understanding, root causing and eliminating issues, not just patching them. You are vital to the continuous improvement journey that optimises machine reliability using creative thinking to understand and put into practice, proactive RCM and CBM principles, working diligently with an eye for detail to execute effective end to end Planned Maintenance.
Interested in…?
Proactive maintenance and inspection work, AND continuous improvement.
Using creative CBM solutions to improve PM performance.
Exposure to a rich variety of engineering equipment and processes
Automation experience; exposure to cutting-edge equipment and machinery
Working with a collaborative approach between all departments
Using a modern SMART Factory live interactive data capture and output system.
Career progression routes – into leadership, reliability or systems Engineering functions
As a Multi-Skilled Engineer at our Ashfordsite, you’ll be part of a team of 5, reporting directly to an Engineering Team Leader on each shift. This role is not about sticky-plaster fixing and short-term greasing; at Premier Foods, you’ll be using your engineering mindset and passion to robustly execute and enhance maintenance plans, investigate problems, and be part of a culture that improves equipment reliability.
A completed, Engineering multi-skilled apprenticeship OR at least five years of hands-on experience
A relevant industry qualification, such as an NVQ L3, BTEC, City & Guilds, or above
Previous experience from an FMCG background.
An openminded, can-do approach and work ethic.
What we can offer you:
Support and training to build a successful career
Contributory company pension scheme with Life assurance
25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays
A range of benefits including an employee discount scheme, colleague shop and onsite subsidised canteen
Cycle to Work Scheme
Sharesave Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and occupational health support
The Next Step...
Click apply via our website and upload your CV.
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