Multi Skilled Engineer

Premier Foods; Hanley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 7.5% pension contribution

Life assurance

Staff discount shop on site

Free onsite parking

The Hamper discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Sharesave Scheme

Salary sacrifice benefits

Job summary

Premier Foods Barnsley is hiring a Multi-skilled Engineer for the 4 on 4 off shift, 2 days and 2 nights pattern. You will fault-find, repair and improve a range of cake manufacturing equipment, and provide proactive support to keep lines running efficiently.

The role requires an ONC/HNC in engineering, plus manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving ability, and CMMS usage to report activities. Join a team committed to continuous improvement and production excellence.

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Motivated with a drive to develop skills within the team.
• Proven problem-solving experience in engineering.
• Experience using CMMS to report activities.

Responsibilities

• Fault find, repair, maintain and improve cake manufacturing equipment across site.
• Carry out assigned or self-directed engineering tasks.
• Provide proactive engineering support based on skill and initiative.
• Support engineering/ manufacturing to maximise equipment utilisation and KPI achievement.
• Implement maintenance to meet production plan with minimal downtime.
• Transform maintenance strategy toward Right First Time and proactive approaches.
• Coach and develop engineers in automation and software improvements.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical

Problem solving

Manufacturing experience

CMMS reporting

Education

ONC/HNC in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Multi Skilled Engineer Premier Foods Barnsley, Barnsley, United Kingdom

This job is with Premier Foods, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Based in Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF - The home of Mr Kipling
Salary - circa £65,000 per annum including shift premium
Permanent, Full time (4 on 4 off - 2 days, 2 nights)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Barnsley site for a Multi-skilled Engineer to work on our 4 on/4off shift pattern, working 2 days & 2 nights.

The successful candidate will have both electrical and mechanical skills and will be required to undertake the following:

• To efficiently fault find, repair, maintain and improve a variety of cake manufacturing equipment across site.
• To carry out assigned or self-directed engineering tasks.
• To provide an innovative proactive engineering support service to the site based on skill, experience, and initiative.
• To support the engineering and manufacturing functions ensuring maximum utilisation of engineering equipment in order to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency within the company safety, quality & environmental policies.
• To implement maintenance activities, ensuring that the manufacturing team achieve full compliance to the production plan, by minimising engineering downtime.
• To help transform the engineering maintenance strategy from a breakdown philosophy to a Right First Time, proactive philosophy.
• To heavily support and coach the effective development of engineers in their up-skilling on automation equipment across their lines.
• To positively change the performance and efficiency of new, and existing, automated machinery through continuous improvement techniques in software developments.

What we need from you:

• ONC/HNC in Engineering discipline or similar i.e Electrical/Electronic
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Be well motivated and have the determination to develop your skills further within the Engineering team.
• Previous problem-solving experience
• Use of CMMS for reporting engineering activities

What we offer in return

• Salary circa £65,000 per annum (including shift premium)
• Up to 7.5% pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Staff discount shop on site
• Free onsite parking
• Access to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing Benefits
• Sharesave Scheme
• Other salary sacrifice benefits

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.