Engineering Stores/ Tool Setter

Dunbia Group; Cardington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunbia Group is seeking a skilled Engineering Stores/Tool Setter to join our meat processing operations in Cardington, UK. You will manage engineering stores, control stock, place orders, and maintain accurate records to support planned and reactive maintenance.

You will also provide hands‑on support with setting up and dismantling mincing and grinding equipment, installing and adjusting tools, and working with engineers to minimise downtime and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, maintenance, manufacturing or technical stores.
• Ability to use computerised stock or maintenance systems accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and record keeping.
• Good verbal and written English.
• Knowledge of engineering components, fabrication materials, tools and consumables.
• Experience supporting planned preventive maintenance and contractor activities.
• Food manufacturing experience is desirable but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering stores; ensure parts, tools and consumables are available and recorded.
• Control stock, ordering, issue control and administration to support maintenance.
• Provide hands-on support with setup/dismantling of mincing and grinding equipment, and install/adjust tools and dies.

Skills

Engineering stores

Stock control

Computerised stock systems

Attention to detail

English communication

Planning & prioritising

Engineering components

Tools

Stock management software

Job description

Job Description OverviewWorking hours 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday either 08.00 to 17.00 or 09.00 to 18.00.

Job Description OverviewWorking hours 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday either 08.00 to 17.00 or 09.00 to 18.00.
We are actively seeking applications for the role of Engineering Stores/ Tool Setter to join an industry leader that provides opportunities for training and progression to the right candidates. You will be working in a production environment within a meat processing plant in one of Europe's leading food companies; suppliers of choice to a range of leading local, national and international supermarket, foodservice and manufacturing businesses exporting to over 50 countries worldwide.
Working as part of our Engineering and Maintenance Team you will manage the engineering stores and ensure that engineering parts, tools and consumables are available, controlled and accurately recorded. The role supports the maintenance function through effective stock management, ordering, issue control and administration, helping engineers complete planned and reactive maintenance efficiently. The role also provides hands‑on support with the safe set‑up and dismantling of industrial mincing and grinding machines for cleaning, including the installation, adjustment and replacement of mincing and grinding tools and dies.
What are we looking for in a candidate

• Experience of working in an engineering, maintenance, manufacturing or technical stores environment.
• Ability to use computerised stock or maintenance systems accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to record keeping.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, managers, suppliers and contractors.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work, respond to urgent operational requirements and work on own initiative.
• Good verbal and written English.
• Knowledge of engineering components, fabrication materials, tools and consumables.
• Experience supporting planned preventive maintenance and contractor activities.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or similarly regulated environment is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided.

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.