Mechanical Engineer

Shepherd Neame Ltd; Faversham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a historic brewery as a Mechanical Engineer and play a crucial role in maintaining high-performance systems. This innovative firm values collaboration and efficiency, providing opportunities to troubleshoot, optimise processes, and contribute to the production of high-quality beer. With a focus on safety and continuous improvement, you will ensure the reliability of brewing and packaging machinery in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a competitive wage, generous benefits, and the chance to grow within a respected family business that has thrived for over 300 years.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Generous company pension plan

Free parking

25% discount on food and drink

25% discount on hotel bookings

Up to 40% discount from Visitor Centre Shop

Early wage withdrawal scheme

Access to Workplace Mental Health Platform

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Demonstrable mechanical experience in plant/production operations.
• Completed a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of brewing and packaging machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical faults promptly.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Troubleshooting

Welding

Pneumatics

Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance Logs

Engineering Tools

Job description

Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer with a passion for maintaining and optimising high-performance systems? Do you want to play a vital role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and reliable operation of our brewery and packaging processes?

We have a niche opportunity for an innovative and logical Mechanical Engineer to join our collaborative engineering team, responsible for maintaining and enhancing mechanical systems to meet production demands. The projects you will work on will directly contribute to the production of high-quality beer by minimising downtime, driving efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, optimise processes, and ensure compliance with safety standards, all while enjoying the challenge of working in a fast-paced brewery environment.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive wage
• Generous company pension plan
• Free parking available near The Brewery
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• The opportunity to develop & move within our pubs, the Brewery & Support Office
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth operation of brewing and packaging machinery, reducing downtime, and optimising performance across the plant
• Troubleshoot, identify and repair mechanical faults with timely remedial actions, prevent unplanned equipment breakdowns and maintain production continuity
• Execute modifications and installations of new machinery and equipment in line with engineering management requests
• Adhere and champion health and safety standards, ensuring all equipment operates within safety guidelines to protect staff, contractors, and equipment from hazards
• Uphold company hygiene standards and regulations, ensuring a safe and clean working environment
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding and relevant knowledge of engineering techniques, tools and procedures, applying to your designated area of responsibility and improving operations
• Accurately maintain departmental records, including but not limited to maintenance logs and equipment data for audit compliance
• Adhere to established departmental operating procedures, ensuring consistency and quality across engineering activities
• Ensure all activities and equipment comply with applicable regulations, such as HMC&E, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards, while supporting ongoing quality improvement initiatives
• Attend team meetings, engineering briefings, and training courses as required
• Carry out any additional tasks as reasonably requested by engineering management

The Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrable mechanical experience in plant/Production based operations
• Candidate to have completed a recognised Apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering
• Previous experience working on Air systems and pneumatics essential
• Welding qualifications an advantage
• Previous experience working on electrical equipment is advantageous

Skills

Shepherd Neame may be Britain's oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit

Who are we?

Britain's oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited to this role, we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.