Maintenance Engineer – Onsite Engineering Team
Position Details
Schedule: 4 on 2 off rotating shift patterns of 5:30 am - 2:30 pm and 2:15 pm - 10:30 pm.
Location: Forza Foods – Site Based Role.
Contract Type: Permanent.
About The Role
Join the Onsite Engineering Team as a Maintenance Engineer at the Protein site in Normanton. The role involves maintaining machine equipment, undertaking repairs and preventive maintenance, and ensuring operational safety and uptime.
Key Responsibilities
* Attend breakdowns promptly and make repairs to a world‑class standard.
* Record and book out parts used, and diagnose each breakdown.
* Complete regular machine maintenance programmes to reduce packing downtime and complete relevant paperwork.
* Identify ways to maximise the uptime of each machine through enhanced cleaning or maintenance schedules.
* Work in a clean, safe environment at all times; monitor the work area to ensure safety and that colleagues follow safe working practices.
* Liaise with preferred contractors as needed, monitoring them through the PTW system while on site.
* Carry out repairs and maintenance on buildings, their facilities and utilities, and all site plant and equipment when required.
* Make clear recommendations to the Engineer Manager and Departmental Manager to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enable improvements.
* Optimise the use of company resources while complying with company policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
* Electrical qualification with extensive additional mechanical ability/experience.
* ONC or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical.
* PLC Programming/Diagnostic Knowledge.
* Qualified to 17th edition wiring regulations.
* Proven FMCG work experience.
* Experience installing single/three phase electrical circuits.
* Effective communication skills with confidence to challenge and question.
* Flexible and self‑motivated.
* Positive attitude and can‑do attitude.
* Logical and analytical thinking.
Desirable Skills
* IOSH Certificate.
* Knowledge of VFFM, Slicing, Thermo Forming, metal detecting and weighing equipment.
Benefits
* 15% Asda in‑store discount.
* Paid annual leave allowance – varies depending on shift pattern.
* Enhanced pension scheme.
* Life assurance – 4 × annual base salary.
* Help@hand – free, direct access to health and wellbeing support with unlimited video consultations, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
* Grocery Aid – support services.
* Electric Vehicle Scheme.
* Asda Mobile discount – 30% off bundles and add‑ons.
* Discounted health assessments through BUPA.
* Asda Pet Insurance discount – up to 10% discount.
* Mortgage Advice Bureau – fee‑free mortgage and protection advice.
* Exclusive exchange rates via Asda Money for travel money.
* Ride‑to‑work scheme – savings on bikes, clothing and equipment.
* Care Concierge – health and legal support.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio‑economic background. We are committed to making Forza Foods a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues.
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