Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Company Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic. In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry. Shift Pattern : Monday – Friday - 07:00 – 15:00, 1 week in 4 - 05:00 – 13:00 Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent Salary: £50,428.80 – Call out, standby and shift allowance pay on top Location: Leicester We are looking for a skilled and proactive Site Services Engineer to support the smooth and efficient running of our factory operations. This role focuses on resolving breakdowns, delivering high-quality maintenance, and driving continuous improvement across site services, facilities, and production equipment. You will play a key role in ensuring optimal performance, safety, hygiene, and compliance, while contributing to overall operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Carry out maintenance across site services and facilities Respond rapidly to breakdowns, minimising downtime and ensuring efficient resolution Repair plant and equipment during production, working independently or as part of a team Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) with a proactive approach Conduct daily checks on all site services and utilities Core Utilities & Systems: Steam boilers and pipework Air compressors Water treatment systems Effluent treatment plant Refrigeration and ammonia systems Cooling towers and water systems Ensure compliance and optimal performance of all utilities Drive improvements in plant uptime, OEE, and maintenance KPIs Identify and report hazards, ensuring adherence to Health, Safety & Environmental standards Complete engineering reports and maintain accurate records Support stock control and CMMS systems Additional Duties: Supervise contractors and manage permits to work Maintain safe working environments, tools, and equipment Ensure availability and correct handling of chemicals Liaise with internal teams and external contractors Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site Maintain strong communication with Production and Engineering teams Uphold GMP, hygiene standards, and company procedures Skills & Experience Essential: Minimum 3 years’ engineering experience Multi-skilled (electrical & mechanical) with NVQ Level 3 or higher Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship 17th or 18th Edition certification Proven experience within the food manufacturing industry BOAS (Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme) certification Health & Safety and Basic Food Hygiene training Experience managing on-site contractors Technical & Personal Skills: Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability Proactive and continuous improvement mindset Ability to work independently and within a team Effective communication skills (written and verbal) Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines IT literate (MS Office and maintenance systems) Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Logical, flexible, and hands-on approach Food Safety & Quality Commitment All employees are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and integrity. You must ensure all activities follow strict procedures to prevent contamination and protect product quality at all times. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment where your expertise will directly impact operational performance and continuous improvement. If you’re a motivated engineer looking to make a real difference in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you. What can we offer you? Free hot drinks on shift Service Awards Enhanced paternity and maternity Free life insurance Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero Discounted eggs and chicken A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday Access to DigiCare - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations. Discounted Gym Memberships Free Eye Test every two years Discounted mobile phone contracts Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders Wellness programme Employee Charity Matching Scheme If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.