Multi-skilled Engineer

Taiko; Acton; Presencial; GBP 33.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Apprentice program

Bonus

Life Assurance

Income protection

Pension

Medical plan

Discount platform

Food discount

Sustainability initiatives

Trip to Japan

Descripción de la vacante

Taiko Acton is hiring a Multi-skilled Engineer Maintenance to ensure reliable production in a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will perform planned, preventive, and predictive maintenance, diagnose faults across mechanical and electrical systems, and work with PLCs/HMI to support automation.

The role requires reading drawings, strong teamwork, contractor management, and flexibility for 4-on-4-off days/nights. An opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and plant performance.

Formación

• Multi-skilled engineer with mechanical and electrical expertise.
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing environments.
• Able to fault-find proactively and read mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Contractor management experience.
• Health & safety and basic food hygiene awareness.
• Able to work 4-on 4-off shifts (days and nights).

Responsabilidades

• Deliver plant performance through planned, preventive, and predictive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Maintain and improve OEE, MTTR, and overall equipment reliability.
• Carry out routine inspections to minimise downtime.
• Maintain machinery including motors, conveyors, pumps and gearboxes.
• Support electrical systems including panels, controls and sensors.
• Work with PLCs and HMIs to troubleshoot and enhance automation.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and safely remove defective equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems.
• Collaborate across shifts and manage on-site contractors.
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce waste.

Conocimientos

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

Drawings interpretation

Communication

Teamwork

Contractor management

Health & safety

Food hygiene

FMCG experience

Flexible shifts

Herramientas

CMMS

Shire

Pirana

Descripción del empleo

Multi-skilled Engineer Maintenance - Taiko Acton- BONSAI Contract: Full Time
Salary: £24 to £27 per hour
Contracted Hours: 42

Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury's to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.

About You:

• Multi-skilled engineer with strong mechanical expertise and electrical knowledge
• Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing environments
• Confident fault-finder with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
• Strong communicator with great teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable managing contractors and working across departments
• Health & Safety and basic Food Hygiene awareness
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
• Flexible to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights)
• Willing to work in varied environments (including freezer areas, boiler rooms, and at height)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver strong plant performance through planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance
• Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical and electrical systems
• Maintain and improve OEE, MTTR, and overall equipment reliability
• Carry out routine inspections and ensure minimal downtime across site
• Maintain machinery including motors, conveyors, pumps, and gearboxes
• Support electrical systems, including panels, controls, and sensors
• Work with PLCs and HMIs to troubleshoot and enhance automation
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety standards
• Conduct audits, inspections and safely remove defective equipment where needed
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems (eg Shire/Pirana)
• Work collaboratively across shifts and manage on-site contractors
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce waste (time, materials, resources)

We're proud to offer:

• Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
• Discretionary Life Assurance
• Discretionary Income Protection
• Group Personal Pension
• Private Medical Cash Plan
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
• Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
• Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.