Evening Shift Multi-Skilled Engineer – Food Manufacturing

Cookfood; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Casual dress

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Employee mentoring programme

Free flu jabs

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid volunteer time

Profit sharing

Referral programme

Sick pay

Store discount

Work from home

Job summary

COOK is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the evenings (pm) shift in Sittingbourne. You will maintain production equipment, respond swiftly to breakdowns, and perform planned maintenance to support a 24-hour operation.

You will work closely with Production and Engineering teams, follow safe systems of work, and participate in on-call/shift rotations to ensure continuous line performance and uptime. Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship with NVQ/National Certificate/City & Guilds.
• Practical electrical and mechanical skills in food/pharma environments (HACCP desirable).
• Hands-on experience with food production and packaging machinery, sealing/labeling/weighing systems, metal detection, refrigeration and steam systems.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and in compliance with Health & Safety standards and company policies.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns using fault-finding to identify corrective actions and reduce downtime.
• Carry out visual and physical checks of on-site equipment and execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Support Production teams by addressing equipment and machinery issues and coordinating with Engineering and Production staff.
• Liaise with third-party contractors to ensure work meets standards and safety policies.
• Provide clear updates to the Engineering Team and Managers.
• Be flexible and contribute to a 24-hour operation, including call-out and occasional night-shift coverage.
• Complete additional tasks within role remit as required by the business.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Food manufacturing

Safety systems of work

Maintenance planning (PPM)

Fault finding

IT systems literacy

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship (NVQ/City & Guilds)

Tools

Industrial equipment knowledge

Job description

COOK is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the evenings (pm) shift in Sittingbourne. You will maintain production equipment, respond swiftly to breakdowns, and perform planned maintenance to support a 24-hour operation.

You will work closely with Production and Engineering teams, follow safe systems of work, and participate in on-call/shift rotations to ensure continuous line performance and uptime. Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.