Electrical / Mechanical Engineer

Myvitacress; Andover, Swampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Training fund £3,000

Job summary

Myvitacress in St Mary Bourne is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Engineer to join our hands-on team on a 4on/4off shift pattern, working days and nights to keep our production line running smoothly.

You will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, read electrical/mechanical drawings, and drive continuous improvement across the site. The role offers a competitive salary up to £55,000, a £3,000 training fund, a bonus scheme, pension, and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical/mechanical qualification (e.g. HNC, HND, BTEC L3, City & Guilds, or relevant apprenticeship)
• Ability to carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
• Experience with pneumatic systems and basic fabrication/welding
• Analytical with problem-solving and practical, timely solutions
• Plan and prioritise tasks under pressure

Responsibilities

• Minimise downtime and maximise equipment reliability
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Food Safety standards
• Drive continuous improvement to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Accurately record maintenance activities to support audits and improvements
• Maintain high production and quality standards across the site
• Work collaboratively to resolve issues quickly and effectively

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Reading drawings

Pneumatic systems

Fabrication

Welding

PLC maintenance

PLC programming

AutoCAD

Education

Electrical/Mechanical qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Opportunity: Electrical / Mechanical Engineer

Location: St Mary Bourne

Shift: 4on4off – 2days / 2 nights

Salary: up to £55,000 (plus £3,000 annual training fund) and eligible to join our bonus scheme, company pension and private medical insurance

Are you a hands-on engineer who loves solving problems and keeping things running smoothly? Looking for a hands-on engineering role where no two days are the same? Ready to use your electrical and mechanical skills to keep a fast-paced production site running at its best? Want to be part of a team that values reliability, continuous improvement, and making a real impact?

In this role you will…

• Work as part of the engineering team reporting to the Shift Engineering Lead
• Take a hands-on approach to maintenance within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
• Support production by keeping machinery running efficiently and safely
• Work collaboratively with Production, Technical, and Hygiene teams
• Operate across different areas of the site with flexibility
• Contribute to continuous improvement and site performance

You can do this if you…

• Have a recognised electrical mechanical qualification (e.g. HNC, HND, BTEC L3, City & Guilds, or relevant apprenticeship) or experience in a similar working environment
• Can carry out both reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Can diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults effectively
• Can read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
• Work with pneumatic systems and carry out basic fabrication/welding
• Analyse problems and implement practical, timely solutions
• Plan and prioritise tasks while working under pressure

You’ll do this for us…

• Minimise downtime and maximise equipment reliability
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Food Safety standards
• Drive continuous improvement to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Accurately record maintenance activities to support audits and improvements
• Maintain high production and quality standards across the site
• Work collaboratively to resolve issues quickly and effectively

Did you know...

We’re committed to developing our engineers and offer a wide range of training opportunities: including electrical controls, 18th Edition, machinery safety, hydraulics, pneumatics, and multi-skilled conversion programmes. You’ll also have the chance to build your automation expertise through PLC maintenance and programming, along with exposure to OEM machinery systems and specialist tools such as AutoCAD and welding. Alongside technical training, we invest in your growth with courses in Lean Sigma, IOSH Managing Safely, Prince2, and structured management development programmes to support your long-term career progression.