Engineer - Nights

Noble Foods Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hot drinks on shift

Service Awards

Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Free life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

Noble Foods Ltd. operates at the Added Value site in Leicester, where you will maintain and improve our automated production environment during night shifts from 22:00 to 06:00. You’ll respond to breakdowns, perform preventative maintenance, and collaborate with site teams to drive performance and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader, you will champion safety, quality, and site hygiene while contributing to OEE improvements and reliable operations across the facility.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineer with Electrical and/or Mechanical qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3+).

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Drive improvements in OEE, machine performance, and reliability.
• Work cross-functionally to enhance production standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support audit readiness.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement practical solutions.
• Champion Health & Safety, GMP, and site hygiene standards.

Skills

Electrical & Mechanical qualifications

Job description

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Company

Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.

In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

Shift Pattern: Sunday - Thursday, Nights, 22:00 - 06:00

Location: Leicester Ratby Lane

About the Role

Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader, you’ll be based at our Added Value site in Leicester, playing a critical role in maintaining and improving our automated production environment.

You’ll respond to breakdowns, deliver preventative maintenance, and collaborate with teams across the site to drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responding quickly to breakdowns and minimising downtime
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing
• Supporting installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Driving improvements in OEE, machine performance, and reliability
• Working cross-functionally to enhance production standards
• Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting audit readiness
• Identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical solutions
• Championing Health & Safety, GMP, and site hygiene standards

What We’re Looking For

• Multi-skilled engineer with Electrical and/or Mechanical qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3+)
• Recognised apprenticeship (highly desirable)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an automated production environment
• Experience in FMCG, food, or brewery sectors (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A commitment to continuous improvement and personal development

Our Commitment to Safety & Quality

Safety is at the core of everything we do. From “clean-as-you-go” practices to maintaining audit-ready standards, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient workplace.

Why Join Noble Foods?

• Be part of a trusted, family-owned business with over 100 years of heritage
• Work with market-leading brands
• Recognised as a Top 10 Food & Drink employer
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development (IOSH, HACCP, and more)
• Work in a modern, automated facility
• Play a direct role in improving performance and driving innovation

What can we offer you?

• Free hot drinks on shift
• Service Awards
• Enhanced paternity and maternity
• Free life insurance
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
• Discounted eggs and chicken
• A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
• Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Eye Test every two years
• Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
• Wellness programme
• Employee Charity Matching Scheme

We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.