Mul­ti-skilled engi­neer B Days

Multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias

B Shift Days

We are looking for motivated, multi-skilled engineers with extensive experience working within food manufacturing environments to join our team at ‘the Gourmet Sausage’ to work 4on/4off shift.

The role will focus on maximising efficiencies by ensuring manufacturing downtime is minimised by continuously striving to improve the equipment to meet the operational needs of the business. As an experienced multi-skilled engineer, you will resolve engineering issues and will be involved in the commissioning and implementation of new equipment at site. (Full job description available on request)

The main duties of the role include:

• Maintain machinery and equipment to optimum standards safely with minimum downtime

• Provide a rapid response to breakdown situations and utilise time effectively to ensure known jobs are completed in a succinct timeframe

• Ensure the efficient usage of spare parts, consumables, and equipment

• Maintain open and constructive lines of communication with the Production Department

• Liaise and escalate with all levels of management across all functions relating to engineering activities.

• Any administrative duties as required in the fulfilment of the engineering plan

• To decrease time lost due to breakdowns

• Satisfactory completion of the Planned Preventive Maintenance schedule

• Responsible for and the ongoing support of daily ‘start ups’ in the production area

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of chilled food FMCG (preferred)
• Have worked within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Be qualified to HNC/NVQ Level 3 in any engineering discipline
• Be electrically biased or fully multi skilled
• Preferably have worked with Handtmann, Reiser and Proseal machines

Salary to be discussed at the interview.

Internal applicants must make their line manager aware before applying

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and cover letter to:

[email protected]

Closing Date: 10^th November 2025

Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this date may be brought forward