Why this role stands out
This hybrid role offers a fantastic chance to hone your engineering skills within a reputable food manufacturing company, contributing directly to operational efficiency and continuous improvement. If you thrive on problem-solving, collaborating with dynamic teams, and enjoy a challenging yet rewarding environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact. Don't miss out on this exciting prospect to advance your career!
Quick overview
Job description
Multi-Skilled Engineer
?? Location: Spalding
?? Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 6-6
Join Our Engineering Team
We are looking for a talented and driven Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our fast-paced manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement, and making a real impact on production performance.
Working within a high-performing engineering team, you will play a key role in ensuring maximum equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and food safety.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across the site
- Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and fault-finding issues
- Supporting production teams to maximise efficiency and performance
- Completing maintenance work orders and updating maintenance systems accurately
- Ensuring all factory areas are ready for production start-up
- Driving continuous improvement, reliability, and root cause analysis activities
- Supporting food safety, quality, health & safety, and environmental standards
- Maintaining high housekeeping and 5S standards throughout engineering areas
- Working collaboratively with operational teams to achieve site targets
- Contributing to cost reduction initiatives while minimising production downtime
What We're Looking For
? Proven experience in an engineering maintenance and fault-finding role within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment
? Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance skills
? Experience supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
? Good knowledge of:
- HACCP principles
- Food manufacturing environments
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Health & Safety best practices
? Excellent communication and teamwork skills
? A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to make decisions under pressure
? Computer literate with experience of CMMS systems such as Holistech or SAP being advantageous
Qualifications
Applicants should hold one of the following:
- HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferred)
- NVQ Level 3 Engineering
- BTEC ONC Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
- BTEC Level 3 Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering
- BTEC Level 3 Mechatronics
- City & Guilds Level 3 Engineering
Additional qualifications such as IOSH, ROSPA, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Food Safety certifications would be advantageous.
Why Join Us?
- Work within a modern FMCG manufacturing environment
- Be part of a team focused on continuous improvement and engineering excellence
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Career progression within a growing business
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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