High Risk Night Shift Engineer

Cranswick Convenience Foods, Milton Keynes

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 17:30- 05:30

About Cranswick:
At Cranswick Milton Keynes, we are on a mission to become the largest sliced cooked meat manufacturer in Europe, achieve Net Zero status, and enhance the living standards in our local community. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to constantly improve, both as a company and as individuals. We pride ourselves on our strong values: inspiring and motivating, empowering others, being respectful and open, learning from both mistakes and successes and always striving to be better tomorrow than today.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking skilled and dedicated Engineers to join our team at Cranswick Milton Keynes, where you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our factory equipment. Whether you’re performing electrical or mechanical maintenance, installation, or repair work, your contributions will be essential to keeping production running smoothly and meeting our high standards for safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform installations, maintenance, and repairs on production equipment across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and refrigeration systems.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental guidelines, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards across workshops, toolboxes, and engineering areas.
• Respond swiftly and effectively to breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to minimize disruptions.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Shift Manager and Operations Department to ensure minimal production downtime.
• Ensure that all engineering work aligns with technical specifications and food safety standards.
• Oversee apprentices and contractors when required, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Proactively manage and prioritize work orders to ensure timely completion.
• Take part in training and development to progress through the Engineer levels and advance your career.
• Experienced Engineer with the ability to handle complex tasks, oversee others, and offer suggestions for improvements.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering or similar.
• Knowledge of electrical fault-finding and mechanical fitting.
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Higher Level Apprenticeship (desirable).
• Several years of engineering experience, ideally within a food manufacturing environment.
• Competent electrical fault finder.
• Ability to explain work and production processes to others.

Behavioural Requirements:

• Positive, can-do attitude with a passion for problem-solving.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Willingness to go the extra mile to ensure high standards of work.
• Adherence to company values: Inspire & Motivate, Take Ownership, Be Respectful & Honest, Learn from Mistakes, Strive to Be Better Every Day.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001).
• Follow correct procedures for safety, including risk assessments, using PPE, and adhering to lock-out/tag-out protocols.
• Maintain food safety standards to ensure products are safe and meet customer quality expectations.

Why Join Us?

At Cranswick Milton Keynes, we offer a collaborative work environment, a commitment to training and development, and a clear career progression path. We invest in our employees, ensuring they have the skills and support they need to succeed. We are looking for motivated individuals to join us as we work towards our ambitious goals.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary and career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• Health and safety-focused work environment.
• The opportunity to be part of a company that makes a difference in the local community and the industry.

If you are looking to grow your engineering career and be part of a forward-thinking, value-driven company, apply today to join our team at Cranswick Milton Keynes.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Closing Date for Applications: 14/03/25

Please note: If a suitable candidate is found, the closing date may be brought forward.