Engineer

Princes Group

Erith

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

14.5% Pension

Flexible holidays

Enhanced Family Friendly Policy

Critical Illness Cover

Job summary

Princes Group in Erith is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer on a permanent basis to oversee maintenance operations at their Edible Oils site. This role requires a mix of electrical and mechanical skills, particularly experience with Siemens PLCs, while following a rotating shift pattern that promotes work-life balance.

The successful candidate will be involved in maintaining high-speed production lines and ensuring that reliability and efficiency are prioritized. Attractive benefits include 25 days annual leave and a robust pension scheme.

Qualifications

Experience with Siemens PLCs and fault finding.
Able to perform mechanical maintenance to a good standard.
Proactive self-starter with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Execute maintenance strategy including preventative and reactive maintenance.
Contribute towards major capital projects as required.
Record maintenance activities accurately in SAP.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Electrical skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Education

Relevant City and Guilds, ONC/HNC or higher

Time-served apprenticeship training programme

18th Edition and recognised automation training

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role Description

Princes Erith is looking for a Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join the site on a permanent basis. As the UK’s largest producer of retail oils, our Erith site supplies over 100 million litres annually, making it the hub of our cooking oil operations. We are looking for someone with an electrical bias (70 %) and a mechanical background (30 %) with experience of Siemens PLC.

Why Princes?

The Engineering department is passionate about putting the theory you learn in courses into practice and giving you the autonomy to grow and develop your Engineering career. You may get the opportunity to take on exciting projects and put your knowledge into problem solving for one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses.

Shift Pattern

This is a rotating 3‑week pattern, working Monday to Friday and 1 in 3 Sundays.

Week 1: Monday – Thursday 06:00 – 14:15, Friday 06:00 – 13:30

Week 2: Monday – Thursday 14:00 – 22:14, Friday 12:30 – 20:00

Week 3: Sunday 22:45 – 06:15, Monday – Thursday 22:00 – 06:15

This pattern is great for work‑life balance and a long weekend after Week 3.

Job Role

To execute the site professional maintenance (PrM) strategy which includes planned preventative, reactive, condition‑based and time‑based maintenance of high‑speed production lines, process plant and all associated services & utilities that exist on the site at Erith Edible Oils Ltd. The role includes continuous improvement activities and project work as required.

Key Attributes within Role

Able to work a 3‑shift pattern as per terms and conditions.
Demonstrably competent in modern industrial electrics and electronics.
Proficient in fault finding PLC’s (preferably Siemens S7), HMIs and industrial networks.
Able to perform mechanical maintenance tasks to a good standard.
Proactive, flexible, self‑starter with excellent communication skills and a drive toward engineering excellence.
Ability to prioritise workload when under pressure.
A good knowledge of key maintenance principles and strategies (TPM knowledge an advantage).
Computer literate on standard office programs and computerised maintenance management systems (SAP).

Benefits

25 days annual leave
14.5 % Pension – 5 % Employee Opt‑In, 9.5 % Employer Contribution
Flexible holidays – the option to buy 5 additional days
Enhanced Family Friendly Policy
Critical Illness Cover

Key Areas of Responsibility

Engineering maintenance of PET bottling production lines, process plant and all services/utilities associated to site as required to ensure production plans are met on time in full.
Focused improvements of production line equipment in order to improve reliability, efficiency and cost.
Contribute towards major capital projects as part of the early equipment management process.
Complete delegated minor project works as required.
Carry out all duties in a safe, professional and responsible manner, giving due consideration to environmental & quality procedures.
Attend and contribute to short interval control and other standard operational meetings as required.
Record all maintenance activities in SAP in an accurate and timely manner.
Operate within the permit to work system and lock‑out procedure as well as issue permits to contractors for service works and manage them safely.
Comply with all food safety systems such as HACCP and good manufacturing process.
Be proficient in the Princes Management System where it relates to engineering i.e., Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Professional Maintenance (PrM).
Comply with critical engineering stores management procedures and complete stock counts as required.
Maintain personal skill set and personal development on a continual basis within the MEOSI framework.
Maintain company standards at all times such as tool control, work wear and PPE.
Maintain and demonstrate the company competences and behavioural standards.