Job Description
Location
Greencore Desserts Newark, Jessop Way, NG24 2ER
Ways of Working
Site Based
Hours of Work
Nights, 4 on 4 off
Contract Type
Permanent
What You'll Be Doing
* Prepare for food and drink maintenance work.
* Conduct planned maintenance of food and drink processing and packaging assets.
* Conduct predictive maintenance of food and drink processing and packaging assets (condition‑based monitoring).
* Respond to breakdowns of food and drink processing and packaging assets; conduct reactive maintenance or corrective actions to resolve deviation.
* Identify faults (electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, automation, and pneumatics) on food and drink processing and packaging assets and act as required.
* Lead or support food and drink operational teams with machinery change‑overs and set‑ups.
* Manufacture and repair component parts for food and drink processing and packaging assets.
* Contribute to continuous improvement projects to optimise food and drink assets or processes, including failure investigations and implementation of practical engineering solutions for efficiency and profitability.
* Contribute to technical performance reviews in collaboration with other functions and stakeholders.
* Maintain engineering documentation for food and drink maintenance work.
* Support maintenance and operational team members in developing engineering technical competence.
* Ensure availability and performance of maintenance tools and equipment.
* Contribute to food and drink internal and external audits.
What We're Looking For
* Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (or equivalent), plus a recognised engineering apprenticeship (C&G/EAL NVQ Level 3/4 or OAL FDEM Diploma).
* Food Safety Level 2 and IOSH Managing Safely qualifications, with a good working knowledge of the latest IET Wiring Regulations.
* Multi‑skilled engineer with a strong electrical bias, hands‑on experience across mechanical and electrical systems, and excellent fault‑finding capability.
* Confident in maintenance planning, budget management, spare‑parts control, and the use of CMMS systems.
* Strong leadership, teamwork, and contractor management skills.
* Sound knowledge of safety, health and environmental legislation, including risk assessment and risk management.
* Desirable experience within FMCG or food manufacturing, including hygienic engineering, continuous improvement, reliability techniques and instrumentation configuration.
* Familiarity with productivity and improvement methodologies such as OEE and Lean.
* Experience of managing teams.
* Must be able to work night shift.
What You'll Get In Return
* Competitive salary and job‑related benefits.
* Holidays.
* Competitive matched pension contributions.
* Life insurance up to 4× salary.
* Company share save scheme.
* Greencore Qualifications.
* Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform.
* Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform.
* Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies.
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