Maintenance Technican

Barry Callebaut Group; Banbury; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Barry Callebaut Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician to keep production equipment running at peak performance. The role covers preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support within a fast-paced site environment.

You will diagnose faults, drive TPM and continual improvement, and work with operators to maximise OEE while upholding food safety and health & safety standards.

Qualificações

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical or electrical discipline.
• Engineering apprenticeship background.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, PLC-based equipment (Siemens preferred).
• Good health and safety knowledge; permit-to-work systems.

Responsabilidades

• Provide rapid response to equipment breakdowns with fixes and permanent solutions.
• Own TPM cell performance; maximise machine reliability with operators.
• Support daily direction meetings and help achieve OEE targets.
• Diagnose faults using structured problem solving and implement corrective actions.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance during production and shutdowns.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement through TPM, Lean and RCA.
• Record maintenance activities, root causes, labour and parts in CMMS.
• Participate in TPM (BCOS) and develop towards Cell Lead capability.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe systems of work.
• Issue permits to work and immobilisation certificates where required.
• Maintain highest standards of food safety, product quality and safety compliance.

Conhecimentos

Fault finding

Teamwork

Communication

Health & safety

Microsoft Office

IT literacy

18th Edition

Formação

Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical

Ferramentas

Siemens PLC

CMMS system

Descrição da vaga

About The Role

Are you a proactive, hands-on engineer with a passion for keeping production equipment running at peak performance? We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician to join our manufacturing team and play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, maximising production uptime, and driving continuous improvement across the site. This is a fast-paced, site-based role where you'll be responsible for both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support. Working closely with production teams, you'll use your technical expertise to diagnose faults, implement long-term solutions, and contribute to a culture of operational excellence. Above all, we're looking for someone with a "can-do" attitude, a strong safety focus, and a zero-loss mindset who is passionate about continuous improvement and teamwork.

Shift Pattern

This position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift pattern, covering days and nights across 7 days per week, including weekends and bank holidays as part of the rota.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rapid and effective response to equipment breakdowns, delivering both immediate fixes and permanent solutions.
• Take ownership of engineering performance within your designated TPM cell, working closely with operators to maximise machine reliability and uptime.
• Support daily direction setting meetings and contribute to achieving site OEE and performance targets.
• Diagnose faults using structured problem-solving techniques and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities across site equipment during production and planned shutdown periods.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities through TPM, Lean and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Accurately record maintenance activities, root causes, labour and parts usage through the CMMS system.
• Participate actively in TPM (BCOS) activities, developing towards Cell Lead capability.
• Complete meaningful shift handovers and maintain effective communication between teams.
• Conduct risk assessments, Last Minute Risk Assessments (LMRA), and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Issue permits to work and immobilisation certificates where required.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and health & safety compliance at all times.

About You

• A completed engineering apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a mechanical or electrical discipline.
• Previous maintenance experience, ideally within a food manufacturing or processing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment (Siemens preferred).
• A good understanding of health & safety, permit-to-work systems and lock-off procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A proactive, safety-focused individual with a "can-do" attitude and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Basic IT skills, including experience with maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (or equivalent) - desirable.

If you're a motivated engineer looking for your next challenge in a high-performing manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.