Engineer

Dunbia; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunbia is seeking an Engineer with an electrical bias to join the West Devon site in Hatherleigh. The role offers an hourly rate of £17.93–£20.95 (pre-overtime) with a 40-hour week and overtime at premium rates.

Training and development opportunities are provided to expand skills within the production environment. The job entails routine plant maintenance, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and collaboration with production to minimize downtime and improve quality, cost, and safety.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills with ability to plan workloads effectively to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, commitment and the ability to accept responsibility are key in this role.
• Will be committed to working within the Company Mission, Vision & Values.
• Food industry experience is advantageous.
• Comfortable working at height.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring plant equipment is operating and functioning correctly.
• Proven Electrical / mechanical knowledge.
• Building maintenance.
• Stainless Steel fabrication TIG Welding an advantage.
• Maintaining equipment on a daily basis to ensure it is fit for its intended purpose.
• Continually developing to improve operations to drive improvements in quality, cost and safety.
• Assisting production with machinery problems and setups, providing relevant training when appropriate.
• Completing daily maintenance check sheets and job card.

Skills

Electrical bias

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Plant maintenance

Tools

TIG welding

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity to join the Engineering team at West Devon in Hatherleigh. We are looking for a skilled Engineer with electrical bias to support the production and site. Hourly salary between £17.93-£20.95 (pre overtime)

Currently the shift is operating from Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 15:00 based on a 40-hour working week. The Engineers are on a grading system which is skill dependant and will be discussed upon inquiry.

20 days basic holiday entitlement + the 8 bank holidays

Dunbia use NEST as the pension provider with auto enrolment at the 3-month point.

Overtime is payable after 40 hours at a premium rate.

There is a call out rota which is generally one week in 4. This is paid at a premium rate.

We offer additional training to support Engineers in developing their skill set.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring plant equipment is operating and functioning correctly
• Proven Electrical / mechanical knowledge
• Building maintenance.
• Stainless Steel fabrication TIG Welding an advantage
• Maintaining equipment on a daily basis to ensure it is fit for its intended purpose
• Continually developing to improve operations to drive improvements in quality, cost and safety.
• Assisting production with machinery problems and setups, providing relevant training when appropriate
• Completing daily maintenance check sheets and job card.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills with ability to plan workloads effectively to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, commitment and the ability to accept responsibility are key in this role.
• Will be committed to working within the Company Mission, Vision & Values.
• Food industry experience is advantageous.
• Comfortable working at height.

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position