Engineer

About the Company

Join one of the world''s largest privately owned food manufacturers, supplying globally recognised restaurant chains and retailers. With over a century of expertise, the business operates a global network of modern, high-volume food production facilities focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You''ll be part of a growing and well-invested site that values its engineering team and offers long-term opportunities for development and career progression.

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Engineer to support day-to-day factory maintenance and production uptime. Reporting to the Lead Engineer, you''ll play a vital role in keeping machinery and systems fully operational in a high-paced food manufacturing environment.

The role is hands-on and tool-based, with a mix of planned maintenance and fast-response breakdown work. You''ll work on a rotating shift system, including some weekend shifts, as part of a collaborative and well-structured engineering team.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of factory machinery and systems.

• Support the Lead Engineer in shift duties and maintenance priorities.

• Respond promptly to breakdowns, troubleshoot faults, and return machinery to service quickly and safely.

• Maintain critical production equipment, including:

  • Grinding machines

  • Formax machines

  • Freezers

  • Compressors and factory-wide systems

• Complete maintenance logs and shift reports to a high standard.

• Follow and uphold strict health & safety and hygiene protocols.

• Work closely with production and other departments to maintain uptime and quality.

• Contribute to ongoing improvements and team efficiency.

• Ensure proper use of tools, parts, and safety equipment at all times.

• Time-served or qualified engineer (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled).

• Strong hands-on experience with food production, FMCG, or similar fast-moving environments.

• Solid understanding of mechanical systems - multi-skilled background preferred.

• Excellent fault-finding skills with a safety-first, methodical approach.

• Good communicator, team player, and able to work under pressure.

• Comfortable working to a shift rota, including occasional weekend work.

• -50,000 salary

• 21 days annual leave, rising to 27 days with length of service

• Private healthcare (3% employer contribution, rising to 5% if matched)

• Pension contribution

• Death in Service (DIS) - 4x salary

• Free secure on-site parking

• Free on-site canteen, including tea and coffee

• Excellent career progression opportunities, including potential to move into Lead Engineer or Supervisor roles