Multi skilled Engineer

Maldon Salt Ltd; Maldon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension

Life Assurance

Income protection

Employee discounts

Professional growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Maldon Salt Ltd is seeking a skilled engineer to provide robust mechanical, electrical and automation support across production operations. The role emphasizes hands‑on maintenance with Siemens PLC fault‑finding and a drive to improve safety, reliability and production performance.

You will own small projects from conception through to commissioning, with weekend coverage and site‑level collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Mechanical, Electrical and Automation Engineering.
• Good understanding of FMCG operations.
• Experience in Lean tools and techniques.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Mentors others to develop skills.
• Team oriented with collaborative mindset.
• Takes ownership and pride in site performance.
• Leads small engineering projects from scope to handover.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), corrective maintenance and breakdown repairs across production equipment and automated systems.
• Support other areas of the business when required, such as the finished goods site.
• Provide effective fault‑finding on complex machinery, control systems, sensors, drives, motors and instrumentation.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement activities to reduce downtime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, maintenance reports and equipment documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Health & Safety and other departments to deliver measurable improvements.
• Lead small engineering projects from initial scope definition through to successful completion
• Manage installation, testing, commissioning and handover of new equipment and engineering modifications.
• Control of contractors on site in absent of manager.
• Issuing Permits to Work
• Any other reasonable duties as requested
• Follow all site health and safety policies and safe systems of work.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Automation Engineering

Lean tools

Education

Engineering qualification (NVQ3/City & Guilds)

Tools

Siemens PLC

Job description

To provide effective engineering support across production operations, ensuring maximum equipment reliability, availability and performance. The role combines hands‑on electrical and mechanical maintenance with advanced automation and Siemens PLC fault‑finding capabilities.

About The Company

Maldon Salt is a fourth‑generation family‑owned business with almost 145 years of craftsmanship at its heart. Our unique pyramid shaped sea salt flakes have been hand‑harvested using the same traditional methods since 1882 and are recognised globally as the finest of sea salts, exporting to over 60 countries worldwide. Trusted by chefs and cooks around the world and recognised by the Royal Household, we have proudly held the Royal Warrant as official purveyors of sea salt since 2012.

Today, Maldon Salt combines this unique heritage with innovation‑remaining true to our roots whilst inspiring new generations of food lovers with an expanding portfolio of salts and seasonings.

As a business, we take our corporate social responsibility to our customers, partners, and our ourselves seriously, continually seeking ways to reduce our environmental impact. This includes initiatives such as lowering carbon emissions and using carbon‑balanced packaging. In partnership with the World Land Trust, Maldon Salt supports global conservation efforts, helping protect threatened habitats and wildlife with every box produced. This ongoing commitment reflects our dedication to global environmental sustainability and responsible business practices.

Job Summary:

• To provide effective engineering support across production operations, ensuring maximum equipment reliability, availability and performance. The role combines hands‑on electrical and mechanical maintenance with advanced automation and Siemens PLC fault‑finding capabilities.
• The successful candidate will also take ownership of small engineering projects, from initial concept and planning through to installation, commissioning and handover, delivering improvements in safety, reliability, efficiency and production performance

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), corrective maintenance and breakdown repairs across production equipment and automated systems.
• Support other areas of the business when required, such as the finished goods site.
• Provide effective fault‑finding on complex machinery, control systems, sensors, drives, motors and instrumentation.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement activities to reduce downtime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, maintenance reports and equipment documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Health & Safety and other departments to deliver measurable improvements.
• Lead small engineering projects from initial scope definition through to successful completion
• Manage installation, testing, commissioning and handover of new equipment and engineering modifications.
• Control of contractors on site in absent of manager.
• Issuing Permits to Work
• Any other reasonable duties as requested
• Follow all site health and safety policies and safe systems of work.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in Mechanical, Electrical and Automation Engineering
• Sound understanding of FMCG operations
• Experience in implementing Lean tools and techniques is essential
• Culture of continuous improvement
• Takes a positive role in developing the skills of others
• Motivates others to work together through effective team work
• Open and authentic in their interactions matching actions and words, building trust and support with others
• Works collaboratively with immediate and extended teams, building common agendas, aligned objectives and delivery plans
• Demonstrates clear ownership, ambition and pride in the business and the local team's performance
• Creates a clear, stretching future vision for the site and motivates employees to contribute their best to its achievement
• Displays and role models the Maldon Values, namely: Integrity, Innovation, and Teamwork.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical, mechanical or multi‑skilled engineering qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent

Licences/Other Requirements

• Full, clean, UK driving licence

Hours

Week 1 - 8.00am - 4:15pm Monday to Friday

Week 2 - 6.30am - 2.45pm Monday to Friday

Plus working 12 weekend days a year.

Occasional shift cover at Wycke Hill/Oval Park

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• 1 week company sick pay after 6 months service, increasing to 3‑weeks Company Sick Pay (after 12 months service)
• Income protection (after 3 months service), payable at 75% of basic salary, for up to 5 years (subject to approved claim by insurance provider)
• Life Assurance (4 x basic annual salary, after 6 months service)
• Private Medical Insurance (after 6 months service), with option to self‑fund partner/child/children
• Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (4% matched contributions)
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts to high street retailers

Maldon Salt Ltd, Oval Park, Hatfield Road,, Essex