Day Shift Engineer – Food Factory, 4 on 4 off

Hilton Food Group; Huntingdon; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Life assurance

Development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Share save scheme

Discounts at retailers

On-site car parking

Canteen facilities

Job summary

Hilton Food Group in Huntingdon is seeking an Engineer (Day Shift) to provide engineering support across the factory. You will diagnose faults, carry out remedial actions, and work with production teams to improve reliability and OEE on equipment.

The role requires a recognised apprenticeship to ONC/HNC level with strong electrical knowledge and experience in a food environment. You will join a team focused on safety, hygiene and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a recognised apprenticeship to ONC/HNC level or equivalent with a proven track record in electrical control (PLCs, contactors, relays, safety circuits).
• Electrical knowledge is essential and beneficial.
• Experience in a food environment is essential.
• Ability to work in a team and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out remedial action to required standards.
• Propose improvements to equipment to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Attend PIT meetings to drive OEE with production teams.
• Dismantle and re-assemble production equipment as required.
• Complete job report sheets for all work undertaken and breakdown reports.
• Ensure parts used are booked out accurately from stores.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Contribute to special projects as required.
• Collaborate with contractors as necessary.
• Adhere to hygiene and health and safety rules.
• Engage in fabrication works across the business.
• Promote and maintain a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support the company's risk management strategy.

Skills

Electrical control

PLC knowledge

Electrical safety

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

ONC/HNC

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Hilton Food Group in Huntingdon is seeking an Engineer (Day Shift) to provide engineering support across the factory. You will diagnose faults, carry out remedial actions, and work with production teams to improve reliability and OEE on equipment.

The role requires a recognised apprenticeship to ONC/HNC level with strong electrical knowledge and experience in a food environment. You will join a team focused on safety, hygiene and continuous improvement.