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Industrial Engineer

OrionWorcester, Worcestershire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 21 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Industrial Engineer role at Orion offers a fantastic opportunity to drive efficiency and continuous improvement within a reputable FMCG manufacturing environment, with a competitive salary of £50,000 - £58,000. You will thrive here if you are a skilled engineer eager to tackle complex challenges, enhance plant reliability, and develop your expertise while enjoying a structured work-life balance. Apply now to join a collaborative team and make a significant impact.

Quick Overview

Salary
£50k - £58k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Posted
3 weeks ago

Job Description

Industrial Engineer (Days)

Location: Evesham

Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 Days On / 4 Days Off 06:00 - 18:00

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to join a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment . Reporting to the Industrial Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in supporting daily engineering operations, ensuring plant reliability, minimising downtime, and driving continuous improvement across site assets. This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer with strong mechanical and electrical experience who thrives in a manufacturing setting and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities of this Industrial Engineer role:

  • Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to ensure departmental KPIs are achieved.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults across production and site services equipment.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Provide clear communication regarding breakdowns, repairs, and ongoing maintenance activities through verbal updates, emails, and engineering shift reports.
  • Identify and implement improvements to existing maintenance plans and preventative maintenance schedules.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency, reliability, and productivity.
  • Work closely with Production, Engineering Administration, and Stores teams to ensure effective collaboration.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with company procedures, legislative requirements, and safe working practices.
  • Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, work orders, permits, and repairs.
  • Conduct thorough shift handovers, ensuring all engineering activities and site issues are clearly communicated.

Skills & Experience needed for this Industrial Engineer role:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Minimum 3-5 years' engineering experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance and installation.
  • Experience working with some or all of the following:
    • Ammonia compressors
    • Refrigeration systems
    • Glycol plant chillers
    • Cooling towers
    • Air compressors
    • Pumps and motors
    • Industrial boilers
  • Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and continuous improvement practices.
  • Familiarity with maintenance databases, permit-to-work systems, work orders, and stores procedures.
  • Excellent fault-finding, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
  • Basic welding skills would be advantageous.

Qualifications

Essential:

  • Formal engineering qualification in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline).

Desirable:

  • HACCP Level 3
  • Food Safety Level 3

Training and development opportunities will be provided where required.

Benefits

  • 23.5 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
  • Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
  • Westfield Health Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance of up to 4x annual salary
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Click Apply, or contact Jamie Garcia - Courtice for more info:

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot respond to everyone personally. If you haven't heard back within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To view other vacancies, please visit our website.

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