About the Company
Join one of the world's largest privately owned food manufacturers, supplying globally recognised restaurant chains and retailers. With over a century of expertise, the business operates a global network of modern, high-volume food production facilities focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
You'll be part of a growing and well-invested site that values its engineering team and offers long-term opportunities for development and career progression.
The Role: Engineer
We are looking for a skilled and reliable Engineer to support day-to-day factory maintenance and production uptime. Reporting to the Lead Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping machinery and systems fully operational in a high-paced food manufacturing environment.
The role is hands-on and tool-based, with a mix of planned maintenance and fast-response breakdown work. You'll work on a rotating shift system, including some weekend shifts, as part of a collaborative and well-structured engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of factory machinery and systems.
Support the Lead Engineer in shift duties and maintenance priorities.
Respond promptly to breakdowns, troubleshoot faults, and return machinery to service quickly and safely.
Maintain critical production equipment, including:
Grinding machines
Formax machines
Freezers
Compressors and factory-wide systems
Complete maintenance logs and shift reports to a high standard.
Follow and uphold strict health & safety and hygiene protocols.
Work closely with production and other departments to maintain uptime and quality.
Contribute to ongoing improvements and team efficiency.
Ensure proper use of tools, parts, and safety equipment at all times.
What We're Looking For
Time-served or qualified engineer (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled).
Strong hands-on experience with food production, FMCG, or similar fast-moving environments.
Solid understanding of mechanical systems - multi-skilled background preferred.
Excellent fault-finding skills with a safety-first, methodical approach.
Good communicator, team player, and able to work under pressure.
Comfortable working to a shift rota, including occasional weekend work.
Package & Benefits
£50,000 salary
21 days annual leave, rising to 27 days with length of service
Private healthcare (3% employer contribution, rising to 5% if matched)
Pension contribution
Death in Service (DIS) - 4x salary
Free secure on-site parking
Free on-site canteen, including tea and coffee
Excellent career progression opportunities, including potential to move into Lead Engineer or Supervisor roles