Engineer - Day Shift

Westfalia Fruit; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Additional Annual Leave day on your Birthday

Company pension plan

Medicash plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

A food production company in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking an Engineer to maintain facility operations. Your responsibilities include implementing maintenance programs, collaborating on safety audits, and enhancing preventative measures. Essential experience includes prior maintenance exposure and a willingness to work varied shifts. The position offers benefits such as 20 days of holiday, a company pension, and life insurance. This is a full-time role at the mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• Previous exposure to a similar maintenance position.
• Willingness to work the night shift.
• Ability to drive and have access to own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Enhance preventative measures across sites.
• Adhere to rapid response protocols under guidance.
• Contribute insights to maintenance trends.
• Support new system implementations.
• Participate in regular facility audits.

Job description

Role Summary

As an Engineer at Westfalia Fruit, you'll play a critical role in keeping our Spalding facility running smoothly and efficiently. You'll be responsible for implementing preventative maintenance programs, conducting regular inspections, and ensuring all equipment operates at peak performance while upholding the highest safety standards.

Day Shift

8am - 5pm, Monday-Friday, covering 1 in 4 weekends on rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively to enhance preventative measures across our sites.
• Under the guidance of Engineering Supervisors, adhere to rapid response protocols.
• Contribute insights to maintenance trends for process improvements.
• Support the Engineering Manager/Supervisors with new system implementations.
• Participate in regular facility audits for safety and compliance.

Health & Safety - Special Responsibilities

• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety.
• Take reasonable care not to put other employees and members of the public at risk by actions during work.
• Co-operate with your employer on training, following procedures, and wearing required PPE.
• Not interfere with or misuse anything provided for own or others' health, safety, or welfare.
• Report any injuries, strains, or illnesses suffered as a result of performing your role.
• Inform employer immediately if something might affect ability to work, e.g., pregnancy or injury.
• Ensure good housekeeping in work area and adhere to clean-as-you-go policy.

Requirements

Essential Experience

• Previous exposure to a similar maintenance position (apprenticeship or entry level role).
• Willingness to work the night shift as advertised.
• Ability to drive and have access to own transportation.

Desirable Experience

• Qualifications within electrical, plumbing, mechanical or refrigeration would be beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work in an agile environment.
• Attention to detail and high standards of finish to all work carried out.
• Willingness to pick up new skills and training quickly and to a high standard.
• Team player with good relationship building skills.
• Dependable and self‑motivated.
• Efficient and pro‑active in day‑to‑day work.

Benefits

• 20 days holiday.
• Free on-site parking.
• Additional Annual Leave day on your Birthday.
• Company pension plan.
• Medicash plan.
• Life Insurance.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type

Full‑time.

Job function

IT Services and IT Consulting.