Multi Skilled Engineer

NewCold; Corby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Enhanced Pension

Free Parking

Health and Wellbeing app

Employee Referral Scheme

Modern Canteen Facilities

Job summary

NewCold is seeking a skilled Multi Skilled Engineer to join our state-of-the-art automated cold storage facility in the UK. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on conveyors, cooling systems, and safety-critical equipment, including working at heights up to 120ft and in -23°C environments.

You will report to the Engineering Manager, work 4 on/4 off shifts, and contribute to energy efficiency and continuous improvement while adhering to safety and supplier guidelines.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Multi-Skilled Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• At least 3 years work history in a similar role.
• Apprentice-trained background in engineering.
• Experience in an FMCG automated warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and operate a range of critical systems, including conveyors, cranes, cooling systems, and oxygen reduction systems, in accordance with supplier guidelines.
• Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs to minimize operational disruptions.
• Performance & Efficiency: Work towards achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) while adhering to budgetary constraints.
• Compliance & Safety: Follow structured maintenance plans to ensure minimal operational impact while maintaining compliance with supplier guidelines.
• Supplier & Warranty Management: Arrange service visits and maintenance as per business needs, ensuring all warranties remain valid.
• Operational Support: Assist warehouse operators in maintaining a smooth and efficient logistics workflow.
• Inventory Control: Monitor, manage, and order spare parts as needed while adhering to company policy and budgetary constraints.
• Reporting & Communication: Provide clear and timely reports to the Engineering Manager, ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Energy Optimization: Continuously seek and implement energy-saving initiatives to improve sustainability and cost-efficiency.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Multi-Skilled Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

Apprentice-trained background in engineering

Experience in an FMCG automated warehouse environment

Job description

This is NewCold

NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.

NewCold is one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. We are expanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can be found on www.newcold.com and our social media.

About The Vacancy

Pay: £50,000.00-£62,000.00 per year

Job Description

Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Working hours: 4 on 4 off including days, night and weekends.

Salary: £50,000 - £62,000 per annum depending on experience. Enhanced Overtime Rates.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Multi Skilled Engineer to join our team at our state-of-the-art automated cold storage facility. This role involves performing both planned and reactive maintenance at heights of up to 120ft, in temperatures as low as -23°C, ensuring the warehouse operates at peak efficiency.

At NewCold, we’re shaping the future of the food supply chain. Our warehouses and transport network connect the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers.

Join a collaborative team of doers, innovators, and engineers who are dedicated to making a real impact. Together with cutting-edge technology, we’re not just keeping up with the times – we’re pioneering smarter, more sustainable operations to keep the world’s food fresh and safe.

To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Join NewCold!

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and operate a range of critical systems, including conveyors, cranes, cooling systems, and oxygen reduction systems, in accordance with supplier guidelines.
• Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs to minimize operational disruptions.
• Performance & Efficiency: Work towards achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) while adhering to budgetary constraints.
• Compliance & Safety: Follow structured maintenance plans to ensure minimal operational impact while maintaining compliance with supplier guidelines.
• Supplier & Warranty Management: Arrange service visits and maintenance as per business needs, ensuring all warranties remain valid.
• Operational Support: Assist warehouse operators in maintaining a smooth and efficient logistics workflow.
• Inventory Control: Monitor, manage, and order spare parts as needed while adhering to company policy and budgetary constraints.
• Reporting & Communication: Provide clear and timely reports to the Engineering Manager, ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Energy Optimization: Continuously seek and implement energy-saving initiatives to improve sustainability and cost-efficiency.

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Enhances Annual Leave
• Enhanced Pension
• Company Shop Membership
• Health and Wellbeing support app available for employees, plus eligible family members
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free Parking
• Modern Canteen Facilities

Additional Benefits

• Additional leave
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Multi-Skilled Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• At least 3 years work history in a similar role.
• Apprentice-trained background in engineering
• Experience in an FMCG automated warehouse environment.

Desirable

• 2 years experience
• Cold store & ammonia plant experience
• Experience working at heights
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skill

Why would you want to work for NewCold?

With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in the very near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.