Multi Skilled Engineer

Premier Foods; Ashford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer in Ashford, UK. The role involves proactive maintenance and the optimization of machine reliability, requiring strong problem-solving skills and a creative approach. Applicants should have an engineering apprenticeship or five years of experience, with a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork. The company offers comprehensive training, competitive salary, and various employee benefits including a contributory pension scheme and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Onsite subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• A completed Engineering multi-skilled apprenticeship or at least five years of hands-on experience.
• A relevant industry qualification is required.
• Previous experience from an FMCG background.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive maintenance and inspection work.
• Execute and enhance maintenance plans, investigate problems.
• Collaborate across departments to improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Creative thinking

Automation experience

Collaboration

Education

Engineering multi-skilled apprenticeship

NVQ L3, BTEC, City & Guilds or above

Job description

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Multi Skilled Engineer

Date: 24 Jul 2025

Location: Ashford, GB

Role - Multi-Skilled Engineer

Based - Ashford, TN24 0LU

Salary- Up to £57,661 including shift allowance per annum, dependent on experience

Engineers thrive on the investigative journey of how things work, how they are made, and why they are successful. Robotic repetition in a box-ticking pigeon-hole role isn’t for you; instead, you’re driven by a passion for learning and the pride from progressive problem-solving.This is a Multi-Skilled Engineer Role that empowers you to make a difference, rather than giving you a list of instructions.

Premier Foods is a flagship industry player and own big-name brands such as Bisto, Paxo and Batchelors. In joining us, you’ll be part of an established and progressive business that’s achieved steady financial growth during the past five years and continually invest into our manufacturing sites.

We recognise and embrace the important role Multi-Skilled Engineers play in our Business, understanding, root causing and eliminating issues, not just patching them. You are vital to the continuous improvement journey that optimises machine reliability using creative thinking to understand and put into practice, proactive RCM and CBM principles, working diligently with an eye for detail to execute effective end to end Planned Maintenance.

Interested in…?

Proactive maintenance and inspection work, AND continuous improvement.

Using creative CBM solutions to improve PM performance.

Exposure to a rich variety of engineering equipment and processes

Automation experience; exposure to cutting-edge equipment and machinery

Working with a collaborative approach between all departments

Using a modern SMART Factory live interactive data capture and output system.

Career progression routes – into leadership, reliability or systems Engineering functions

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer at our Ashfordsite, you’ll be part of a team of 5, reporting directly to an Engineering Team Leader on each shift. This role is not about sticky-plaster fixing and short-term greasing; at Premier Foods, you’ll be using your engineering mindset and passion to robustly execute and enhance maintenance plans, investigate problems, and be part of a culture that improves equipment reliability.

A completed, Engineering multi-skilled apprenticeship OR at least five years of hands-on experience

A relevant industry qualification, such as an NVQ L3, BTEC, City & Guilds, or above

Previous experience from an FMCG background.

An openminded, can-do approach and work ethic.

What we can offer you:

Support and training to build a successful career

Contributory company pension scheme with Life assurance

25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays

A range of benefits including an employee discount scheme, colleague shop and onsite subsidised canteen

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sharesave Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and occupational health support

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