Maintenance Engineer (Days) (Wisbech, GB, PE13 2RG)Nestl Purina Location: Wisbech, CambridgeshireShift Pattern Monday to Thursday 42 hours per week (Monday 7am 4pm / Tuesday Thursday 7am 6pm)Salary: 51,809.00 per annumSome of our fantastic benefitsComprehensive pension scheme up to 12% employer contributionPotential, discretionary annual bonus Generous holiday entitlementA focus on professional development and growthAre you ready to take the next step in your engineering career? At Purina, we are seeking dedicated Days Shift Maintenance Engineers to contribute to our thriving factory in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. This facility is experiencing significant growth, supported by substantial capital investment in cutting-edge production lines and innovative equipment. As part of our integrated Engineering team, you will play a vital role in delivering our maintenance strategy, ensuring high operational standards and driving continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment where your skills and ideas will be valued.At Nestl Purina, were on a mission to enrich the lives of pets, the people who love them, and the planet we share. Join us, and youll discover a world where your skills, knowledge, and passion can flourish. As part of our supportive and dynamic environment, youll be encouraged to challenge norms, experiment with new ideas, and drive meaningful change. At Purina, youre not just part of a team; youre part of a movement to create a better world for pets and people alike.Your ImpactAs a Maintenance Engineer at Purina, you will play a crucial role in supporting our transition to a line-centric approach aimed at enhancing production efficiencies. This position is integral to the factory's operations, working collaboratively within an integrated engineering team. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and site standards. You will oversee a defined set of production assets, implementing engineering strategies that drive your area towards world-class performance in safety, quality, cost, and service.Key Responsibilities:Maintenance Management: Carry out reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance activities to ensure machines are maintained in optimal condition, minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity.Safety Culture Promotion: Foster a safe working environment by actively driving a safety culture and identifying and eliminating safety risks within the production area.Team Development: Empower and inspire the production team by providing support and developing their skills, enhancing overall team capability and performance.Quality Assurance: Ensure that all maintenance work is completed to high engineering standards, adhering to good manufacturing practices and safe systems of work at all times.Continuous Improvement Participation: Engage in Autonomous and Maintenance Working Groups, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives through the implementation of various tools such as inspections, breakdown analysis, and maintenance strategies.Your ingredients for successTo be successful as a multi-skilled shift engineer, you will need a foundation of experience in both mechanical and electrical engineering, along with a commitment to safety and quality.Other key attributes include:Engineering Qualification:Educated to apprenticeship level NVQ 3 or hold a recognised engineering qualification in either mechanical or electrical engineering.Continuous Improvement:A passion for continuous improvement and the ability to implement enhancements in processes.Preventative Maintenance:Knowledge of planned preventative asset maintenance practices.Problem-Solving Skills:Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and problem-solving methodologies.Lean Manufacturing:Understanding of lean manufacturing tools, including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).Hygiene and Safety Compliance:Ability to understand and adhere to strict hygiene rules and safety compliance standards.What we need you to knowAdvert closing date for this role: Thursday 28/05/2026.We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please dont delay in submitting your application.At Nestl, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.To find out more about Nestles commitment to DEI:Nestl's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive WorkplaceTo find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle:Recruitment Journey | Nestl UK & Ireland