Multi-skilled Engineer

Valeo Foods UK; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo Foods UK is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias to join their team in Lancashire. The role involves reporting and managing breakdowns, prioritizing repairs, monitoring machine performance, and supporting external contractors. The ideal candidate should have a relevant electrical engineering qualification, experience in FMCG operations, and must be PC literate. Working in a dynamic environment, the engineer will ensure compliance with safety and GMP standards. A competitive salary is offered with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Relevant electrical engineering qualification.
• Proficient in all forms of isolation and electrical safety.
• Experience in FMCG operations is necessary.
• Must be PC literate to use maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Report daily breakdowns versus planned preventive maintenance activities.
• Prioritize repair work effectively.
• Plan and monitor machine performance.
• Work with the Planning Department to manage machine availability.
• Monitor equipment failures and assist external contractors.
• Provide technical support for production as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work environment.
• Complete documentation and sign-off for work completed.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Electrical safety

FMCG operations

PC literacy

Education

Relevant electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Company Description

Company Description At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation. Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week. As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK. Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands!

Job Description

Job Description Multi Skilled Engineer - Elec bias. 4 on 4 off Days and Nights. Very competitive salary! Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a new challenge? Look no further! Valeo Snackfoods, a manufacturer of some of the UK’s best loved snacks and confectionery, is looking for a new team member of the team!

What You\'ll Be Doing

• The daily reporting of breakdowns v PPMs activities
• Prioritisation of repair work
• Planning and Monitoring machine performance
• Working with the Planning Department to negotiate machine availability
• Monitoring failure
• Supporting External Contractors
• Technical support for production when required
• To maintain the highest standards in housekeeping, adopting a clean as you go policy.
• To maintain the highest standards when completing paperwork and works sign off.

Key Areas Of The Role

• Carrying out of the engineering activities.
• Achieving P.P.M. Plans and completion rates.
• Minimizing engineering downtime.
• Maintaining GMP and safety standards within the Engineering Department.
• Implementing and ensuring compliance of engineering processes within the team.
• Ensuring the highest engineering audit standards at all times
• Ensuring Engineering skills and knowledge are maintained at the highest level.

Qualifications

About you:

• Relevant electrical engineering qualification
• Able to prove competency in all forms of isolation, electrical safety and safe panel entry
• Experience of FMCG operations
• PC Literate (thereby able to use computer-based maintenance systems)