Maintenance Engineer - Distribution Centre

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA; York; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for its York Distribution Centre to implement effective maintenance programs to enhance asset performance. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, dual training in electrical and mechanical fields, and relevant experience in the food industry. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Potential bonus

Generous pension scheme

12 flexible days alongside 25 days holiday entitlement

2 paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Dual trained in mechanical and electrical engineering preferred.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, preferably in food industry.
• Experience in Installation, inspection, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Implement asset maintenance programme to eliminate unplanned stops.
• Provide input for annual maintenance budget and track costs.
• Support team to eliminate defects and safety risks.

Skills

Problem Solving

Fault Diagnosis

Technical Expertise

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

National Certificate or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

Job description

Position Snapshot

Business Area: Nestlé UK & Ireland

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer - Distribution Centre
Location: York Distribution Centre
Shift Pattern: Shift work is required and is a mixture of morning, days, afternoons, and nights.

Salary: £59,301.72 (inclusive of shift premiums and contractual overtime) + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic benefits!

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Asset Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for the implementation and execution of the Distribution Centre asset maintenance programme aimed to eliminate unplanned stops and optimise maintenance cost and as a result increase asset intensity.

This includes the repairing, reporting and analysis of unplanned technical failures, and the execution of planned and scheduled maintenance. Provide technical expertise to reduce both technical and production losses, including coaching and/or participating in problem solving, implementing solutions, sharing knowledge, building competence.

A day in the life of a Maintenance Engineer - Distribution Centre

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will participate in the implementation and execution of the asset maintenance programme, aimed to eliminate unplanned stops, and optimise maintenance cost and as a result increase asset intensity.

Key Responsibilities include:
• Providing technical expertise to reduce both technical and production losses, including coaching and/or participating in problem solving, implementing solutions, sharing knowledge, building competence
• Providing input for annual maintenance budget. Reporting and tracking of the maintenance work order costs.
• Support warehouse team to eliminate defects, safety risks and chronic technical issues by innovative solutions.
• Lead and participate in breakdown analysis
• Actively participate in maintenance routines to ensure that maintenance activities are scheduled and executed in time with high quality
• Strong Problem Solving and Fault Diagnosis skills are essential as well as previous knowledge of a Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• You will be a team player with a real drive for continuous improvement and development.

What will make you successful

The Successful Applicant:
• Will have an NVQ Level 3 and National Certificate or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, as well as a time served apprenticeship (please ensure detailed on CV)
• Ideally you will be dual trained (mechanical and electrical) with proven experience in manufacturing - food industry experience is preferable.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
• Experience in Installation and inspection and Testing e.g minor works training or City and Guilds

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you'd expect from a business the size of Nestlé - in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is 11/07/2025

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. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!

Position Snapshot

Business Area: Nestlé UK & Ireland

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer - Distribution Centre
Location: York Distribution Centre
Shift Pattern: Shift work is required and is a mixture of morning, days, afternoons, and nights.

Salary: £59,301.72 (inclusive of shift premiums and contractual overtime) + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic benefits!

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Asset Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for the implementation and execution of the Distribution Centre asset maintenance programme aimed to eliminate unplanned stops and optimise maintenance cost and as a result increase asset intensity.

This includes the repairing, reporting and analysis of unplanned technical failures, and the execution of planned and scheduled maintenance. Provide technical expertise to reduce both technical and production losses, including coaching and/or participating in problem solving, implementing solutions, sharing knowledge, building competence.

A day in the life of a Maintenance Engineer - Distribution Centre

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will participate in the implementation and execution of the asset maintenance programme, aimed to eliminate unplanned stops, and optimise maintenance cost and as a result increase asset intensity.

Key Responsibilities include:
• Providing technical expertise to reduce both technical and production losses, including coaching and/or participating in problem solving, implementing solutions, sharing knowledge, building competence
• Providing input for annual maintenance budget. Reporting and tracking of the maintenance work order costs.
• Support warehouse team to eliminate defects, safety risks and chronic technical issues by innovative solutions.
• Lead and participate in breakdown analysis
• Actively participate in maintenance routines to ensure that maintenance activities are scheduled and executed in time with high quality
• Strong Problem Solving and Fault Diagnosis skills are essential as well as previous knowledge of a Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• You will be a team player with a real drive for continuous improvement and development.

What will make you successful

The Successful Applicant:
• Will have an NVQ Level 3 and National Certificate or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, as well as a time served apprenticeship (please ensure detailed on CV)
• Ideally you will be dual trained (mechanical and electrical) with proven experience in manufacturing - food industry experience is preferable.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
• Experience in Installation and inspection and Testing e.g minor works training or City and Guilds

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you'd expect from a business the size of Nestlé - in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is 11/07/2025

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. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!