MSK Engineer – Electrical / Mechanical (Food Manufacturing)
Location: Wrexham Industrial Estate
Salary: £44,000 – £48,000 (negotiable based on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Join a High-Tech, High-Growth Pet Food Manufacturer
Are you skilled in PLC systems, automation, and modern manufacturing technology? Ready for a new challenge where your expertise will directly shape the future of a fast-growing business? If so, this is a unique opportunity to join Dearboy Petcare, a brand-new manufacturer of high-quality, nutritious pet food for UK and global markets.
With over £10.5 million invested in cutting-edge machinery, we're building a highly automated, efficient production facility — and we're looking for talented engineers to help us make it thrive.
The Role: MSK Engineer
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll be part of a flexible, hands-on team responsible for maintaining and improving our production equipment and processes. You'll work closely with advanced automation systems sourced from Europe, gaining deep technical knowledge and playing a key role in ensuring reliability and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
* Minimise production downtime through planned and preventative maintenance across a wide range of equipment, including:
* Siemens PLC systems
* Conveyor systems
* Boiler and steam systems
* Depositors
* Robotic tray sealing machines
* Jet printers and packing systems
* Respond to breakdowns and manage reactive maintenance
* Strip down and rebuild machinery post-cleaning
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and technical standards
* Contribute to the development of a robust PPM programme
* Identify and implement engineering improvements
* Support and mentor new team members as the team grows
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary: £44,000 – £48,000 (higher salary negotiable for exceptional experience)
* Paid overtime (subject to availability)
* 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (time in lieu for bank holidays worked)
* Permanent contract with full-time hours
* Initially: 8-hour shifts, 5 days/week
* Future: Shift pattern evolving toward 6-day operation (discussed at interview)
* Career development opportunities in a growing business
What We're Looking For:
* Proven experience in planned and preventative maintenance, ideally in food manufacturing
* Strong knowledge of PLC systems and automated robotics
* Excellent electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Understanding of PPM systems in an FMCG environment
* Minimum BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Engineering
* Proactive, flexible, and hands-on approach to teamwork
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join us at the start of an exciting journey and help shape the future of Dearboy Petcare. Apply now to be part of a business where your skills will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your career supported.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £44,000.00-£48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MSK Engineer