Multi-Skilled Engineer

irca Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IRCA Group is seeking a reliable Shift Engineer to join our team. The role covers maintenance of extrusion, chocolate coating and bakery equipment, requiring hands-on mechanical and electrical skills. PLC and inverter experience would be advantageous.

The candidate should be proactive, capable of working independently or as part of a team, and prepared for a 42-hour week with weekend work. NVQ Level 3 in maintenance engineering or electrical engineering is required, with FMCG experience highly

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in maintenance or electrical engineering is required.
• Experience in FMCG environments is essential.
• Pneumatics knowledge is desirable.
• 18th Edition IEE regs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain extrusion, chocolate coating and bakery equipment.
• Perform breakdown repairs, machine servicing and small improvement projects.
• Be self-sufficient, proactive and work in a team or alone as required.

Skills

FMCG experience

Pneumatics

Education

NVQ Level 3 in maintenance engineering/Electrical engineering

Tools

PLC and inverter experience

18th Edition IEE regs

Job description

Company

IRCA Group is a leading international B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers and large food manufacturers. Core products include chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery/pastry ingredients.

Headquartered in Italy, IRCA Group has a strong track record of growth over the last decade. It has 22 manufacturing facilities worldwide, 2,400+ employees, and €1 billion in revenues.

What We Offer

IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, embracing diversity and valuing diverse perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth by providing tailor-made development programs and career advancement opportunities locally and internationally.

With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. Joining our team means becoming part of a global community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.

If you are looking for:

• a competitive salary
• stimulating challenges
• the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company

IRCA is the right place.

Please note we don't offer Sponsorship.

The Role

We are seeking a reliable and multi-skilled Shift Engineer to join our team on. The ideal candidate would be confident in both mechanical and electrical disciplines. PLC and inverter experience would also be an advantage. You will need to be self-sufficient and proactive and work well alone or as part of a team.

The role will require you to repair and maintain a variety of extrusion, chocolate coating and bakery equipment. This work includes breakdown repairs, machine servicing and improvement projects.

This role is for a Continental 3's & 2's pattern, averaging 42 hours per week, working between Monday and Sunday (including weekends and Bank Holidays).

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Qualification or equivalent in maintenance engineering/Electrical engineering.
• Experience in FMCG environments.

• Pneumatics.
• 18th Edition IEE regs is desirable.

At Irca, we believe that diversity is a fundamental value and a source of strength and innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, nationality, or any other dimension of diversity, feel welcomed, valued, and respected and encourage people of all natures to apply.