Junior Engineer - Nights

HelloFresh; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a Junior Engineer for the Night Shift to ensure equipment operates efficiently. In this role, you'll perform preventative maintenance, identify defects, and support operational projects while adhering to health and safety standards. You'll work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with contractors and management to maintain high standards of performance. This position offers a chance to grow your engineering skills while enjoying generous employee perks. If you're proactive and detail-oriented, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rewarding role.

Benefits

70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes

Company pension scheme

Gym membership

Bupa private medical insurance

Electric vehicle scheme

Mental health first aiders

Employee assistance programme

Eye care scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or engineering field preferred.
• Knowledge of automated systems and PLC controls is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Provide reactive support and ensure timely completion of work.
• Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Commitment to health and safety

Experience in maintenance or engineering

Knowledge of automated systems

Electrical and mechanical maintenance

Basic computer skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS system

Automated conveying systems

Thermoforming equipment

Job description

About The Job:

We are looking for a Junior Engineer to join our Night Shift to be responsible for fixing, maintaining and improving our equipment on site to make sure everything is working as it should at all times.

The Junior Engineer will be responsible for completing reactive and preventative works across the site, reporting defects to contractors, assisting contractors, keeping up to date on defect tickets raised on our CMMS system and following the site's Health and Safety rules.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on plant and equipment, including automated conveying systems, gravity conveying systems with label applicators scanners, thermoforming equipment, refrigeration plant (CO2), hi-speed roller doors, dock levellers.
• Identify defects that arise while completing PPMs and undertake rectifications, recording actions taken in the maintenance manual and CMMS system.
• Conduct minor structural and electrical improvement works.
• Provide reactive support when required, including breakdown response, and ensure high standards and timely completion of work.
• Supervise contractors to ensure works are completed in accordance with the specification, and report any issues with contractors to maintenance manager.
• Comply with all Health and Safety requirements of the site at all times.
• Work proactively with maintenance shift manager to manage task volumes, provide regular updates on task status, and identify problems with plant efficiency and determine rectification measures.
• Support operational projects on an ad-hoc basis.
• Flag low stock levels to ensure inventory stays within min-max levels using our CMMS system.

Who You Are:

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Previous experience in maintenance or engineering field preferred.
• Knowledge of automated systems and PLC controls.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Basic computer skills with experience in CMMS or similar systems.
• Flexibility to work shifts and weekends as required.

What you will get in return:

● 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
● Company pension scheme
● Gym membership
● Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
● Electric vehicle scheme
● Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
● Dog friendly office! (London site only)
● Eye care scheme
● Cycle to work scheme
● Group Life Assurance

Location: 4 on 3 off shift pattern, Sunday to Wednesday, 42 hour working week, NIGHTS.

Hybrid Working Policy
We offer a hybrid working policy for eligible roles, allowing flexibility to work from home and in the office. For more details on eligibility and how this applies to the role you're applying for, please consult with your recruiter.

Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company.

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.