Industrial Service Shift Engineer

Nestlé; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Wisbech is seeking an Industrial Service Shift Engineer to manage utilities efficiency and compliance. In this pivotal role, you will ensure optimal cost and safety, handling steam, refrigeration, and more. A strong foundation in mechanical or electrical engineering is essential along with compliance knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits including a pension scheme and bonus opportunities, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive pension scheme

Potential discretionary annual bonus

Generous holiday entitlement

Focus on professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in either mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of industrial services engineering discipline.
• Experience with pressure systems operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and improvement of industrial services.
• Support the operation of industrial services for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Electrical engineering knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Apprenticeship level NVQ 3 or recognized engineering qualification

Tools

SAP PM module

Job description

Nestlé Purina

Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £48,545.00 - £58,711.00 per annum (including shift premium) depending on experience/formal qualification level

Shifts: 4 days on 4 days off shift pattern, days and nights

Some of our fantastic benefits

• Comprehensive pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution
• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous holiday entitlement
• A focus on professional development and growth

We are delighted to announce an opportunity for an Industrial Service Shift Engineer to join our Nestlé Purina team in Wisbech. This is a pivotal role which will support the safe and efficient operation of all site utilities, ensuring compliance with safety and legal standards. This factory is in its prime with heavy capital investment. Join us and take advantage of our commitment to career development and professional growth.

At Nestlé Purina, we’re on a mission to enrich the lives of pets, the people who love them, and the planet we share. Join us, and you’ll discover a world where your skills, knowledge, and passion can flourish. As part of our supportive and dynamic environment, you’ll be encouraged to challenge norms, experiment with new ideas, and drive meaningful change. At Purina, you’re not just part of a team; you’re part of a movement to create a better world for pets and people alike.

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

Your Impact

The Industrial Service Shift Engineer is responsible for ensuring the optimal cost, efficiency, quality, and sustainability of utility generation and distribution within a factory setting. This role encompasses the management of critical resources such as steam, refrigeration, water, effluent treatment, hygienic air handling, and compressed air. Within the role there will be a requirement to work from heights. Our Industrial Service Shift Engineers play a vital role in enhancing operational performance while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Define and Adhere to Standards: Plan, perform, and manage the design, modification, and improvement of industrial services, equipment, and infrastructure, utilising personal expertise or collaborating with competent third parties.
• Manage Existing Assets: Support the operation of industrial services to ensure high efficiency, quality, and compliance. This includes assisting in budgeting and cost monitoring, as well as identifying and implementing energy and water‑saving opportunities.
• Compliance Management: Oversee quality, environmental, and compliance requirements for industrial services through systematic management and monitoring processes. Providing support with insurance inspections.
• Safety Assurance: Ensure process and personnel safety concerning industrial services plant and equipment, from design and installation through to routine and periodic safety inspections and audits.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Foster key relationships within the Nestlé Group, including factory engineering and production teams, as well as external relationships with technical suppliers and local community authorities (e.g., emergency services, water, electricity providers).

Your ingredients for success

To be successful as an Industrial Services Engineer, you will need a foundation of experience in either mechanical or electrical engineering, along with a commitment to safety and quality.

Other attributes include:

• Educational & Training Background: Educated to apprenticeship level NVQ 3 or hold a recognised engineering qualification in either mechanical or electrical engineering. BOAS qualification is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Industrial Services Engineering Knowledge: Proven knowledge of at least one Industrial Services engineering discipline, preferably within the food-related manufacturing sector.
• Operating Experience with Pressure Systems: Proven experience in operating or supervising others who operate fired pressure systems (boilers) or other large combustion systems.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of local regulatory and statutory requirements relating to industrial services and environmental compliance.
• Asset Maintenance Understanding: Basic knowledge of asset maintenance practices.
• AMM System Knowledge: Good knowledge of the Asset Maintenance Management (AMM) system, specifically the SAP PM module.
• TPM Methodology Knowledge: Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodology is preferred.

What we need you to know

Advert closing date for this role: Thursday 29/01/2026.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect, and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestlé’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestlé: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland