Electrical & Mechanical Engineer – 4on/4off

Vitacress; Andover; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Annual training fund

Job summary

Vitacress Salads is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Engineer for our St Mary Bourne site. The role is on a 4on4off shift pattern (2 days / 2 nights) and focuses on hands-on maintenance to keep production lines running efficiently and safely.

You will work with the engineering team reporting to the Shift Engineering Lead, performing reactive and preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. Training opportunities and progression are highlighted in our programme.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical/mechanical qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience with reactive and preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems; basic fabrication/welding.

Responsibilities

• Minimise downtime and maximise equipment reliability.
• Support production by maintaining machinery safely.
• Work with Production, Technical and Hygiene teams.
• Operate across different site areas with flexibility.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and site performance.
• Record maintenance activities for audits and improvements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Read drawings

Pneumatics

Fabrication/welding

PPM maintenance

Education

HNC/HND/BTEC L3

Apprenticeship

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC systems

Job description

Vitacress Salads is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Engineer for our St Mary Bourne site. The role is on a 4on4off shift pattern (2 days / 2 nights) and focuses on hands-on maintenance to keep production lines running efficiently and safely.

You will work with the engineering team reporting to the Shift Engineering Lead, performing reactive and preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. Training opportunities and progression are highlighted in our programme.