Industrial Engineer (Food)

Major Talent; Evesham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Evesham is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to ensure reliable operation of engineering functions. The role involves repairs, maintenance, and identifying improvements in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have experience in FMCG and strong fault-finding skills. Competitive salary and extensive benefits including training opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Employer pension contribution

On-site canteen

Health Care Plan

Death in Service insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and mechanical installation within FMCG environments.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with daily department operations.
• Perform repairs of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Identify efficiency opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Electrical installation

Mechanical installation

Fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Education

Formal qualifications in electrical or mechanical discipline

Tools

Work order systems

Engineering stores processes

Job description

Overview

Major Recruitment is working on behalf of a leading food manufacturing business in Evesham to recruit an experienced Industrial Engineer. This is a permanent opportunity to join a thriving organisation that values its people and their contribution to continued success. Our client is a respected name in the FMCG sector, recognised for producing high-quality products while upholding the highest standards of food safety, sustainability, and innovation. As a people-focused business, they offer excellent opportunities for career growth and development in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Salary:
  Days: Starting at £51,380, rising to £56,500 after probation
  Nights: Starting at £56,518
• Shift Pattern: 6am-6pm OR 6pm-6am | Permanent days or nights | 4 on, 4 off
• Training & Development: Ongoing training with the chance to gain additional qualifications (e.g. HACCP & Food Safety)
• Pension: 5% employer contribution
• Additional Benefits:
  • On-site canteen with free tea & coffee
  • Free on-site parking
  • Death in Service (x4 salary)
  • Health Care Plan

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of the site's engineering function. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist management with delivery of department's daily operation.
• Actively participate in the completion of the assigned PMs to ensure departmental KPI's.
• Clear communication of breakdowns and repairs done by verbal, email and by supporting Engineering shift report.
• Perform repairs of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to Identify and implement improvements to the PMs to make them more effective.
• Develop and maintain relations with the Production Engineering, Engineering Administration & Stores teams
• Identify efficiency opportunities and improvements to plant to enhance operation productivity.
• Company procedures, legislation and good working practices are adhered too.
• Responding to breakdowns in a timely manner & communicate issues /works completion to requesters
• Completion of daily handover

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in electrical and mechanical installation within FMCG environments
• Knowledge of ammonia compressors, refrigeration plant, glycol chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, pumps & motors, and industrial boilers (formal qualifications in at least one discipline essential; training available for others)
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills, with clear and concise communication of solutions
• Experience with work order systems, permits to work, and engineering stores processes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments

Why Join?

This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a business that invests in its people, values their expertise, and supports career progression. You'll join a high-performing engineering team, benefit from structured training, and play a key role in continuous improvement across the site.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV highlighting your relevant experience. If shortlisted, we'll be in touch within 2 working days.

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