24/7 Food Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical & PLCs

Muntons Plc; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit based bonus

Pension 5%

Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme

Welfare help line 24h

Life assurance

Flexible working arrangement

On-site parking

Job summary

Muntons Plc site engineering team is seeking a skilled maintenance engineer to ensure continuous, efficient operation of the maltings and related processing lines. You will run planned maintenance and respond quickly to breakdowns, aiming to maximise machine availability while upholding strict HSE standards.

The role is based on-site with a 12-hour Panama shift pattern for full 24/7 site coverage, averaging around 42 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Trained engineer with mechanical and electrical skills.
• Conversant with PLCs and process control equipment.
• Experience with TPM and Continuous Improvement.
• Food manufacturing background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plant modifications, planned maintenance and small engineering projects.
• Provide dynamic and proactive response to engineering breakdowns.
• Contribute to maximising machine availability and efficiency.
• Maintain correct health & safety standards at all times.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

PLC familiarity

Deadline driven

Continuous Improvement

TPM knowledge

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

Process control equipment

Job description

Muntons Plc site engineering team is seeking a skilled maintenance engineer to ensure continuous, efficient operation of the maltings and related processing lines. You will run planned maintenance and respond quickly to breakdowns, aiming to maximise machine availability while upholding strict HSE standards.

The role is based on-site with a 12-hour Panama shift pattern for full 24/7 site coverage, averaging around 42 hours per week.