Multi-Skilled Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Selsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated engineer to join their team, managing cutting-edge production technology in the food sector. This role involves day-to-day maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. With a commitment to employee development and a diverse workplace culture, this opportunity promises growth and progression. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Pension plan

Overtime opportunities

Free on-site parking

Ongoing learning and development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing is desirable.
• Recognised electrical qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain production technology in the food industry.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.

Skills

FMCG/manufacturing experience

Electrical knowledge

Fault-finding skills

Relevant engineering qualifications

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

IT literacy

Experience with CMMS

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications

Tools

CMMS

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About Natures Way Foods

Natures Way Foods began in 1994, when the Langmead brothers set up a small, bagged salad operation. Their big idea was to combine the freshest lettuce with the latest food manufacturing technology. Since then, we've grown by expanding our customer base and moving into new fresh, convenient categories and product areas.

Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse, spanning 29 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 326 million units per year. Building on previous success, this year promises to be another exceptional year for our organisation. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we expand our production lines, offering genuine opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the organisation.

Responsibilities

Reporting to our Engineering Manager, you will be part of a team managing and maintaining some of the latest production technology in the food industry.

We operate a rotational shift pattern covering 6am to 6pm, including days and nights, totaling 14 days over a 28-day cycle.

Shift schedule:

• Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• Week 2 - Wednesday & Thursday

Key responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day maintenance and improvement of plant, assets, and services
• Effective use of engineering systems and processes
• Timely and accurate communication with stakeholders
• Ensuring all work complies with food safety and health & safety standards
• Completing PPM tasks and improving maintenance practices
• Diagnosing and repairing equipment faults promptly
• Championing health and safety, maintaining a safe working environment
• Identifying and eliminating faulty processes with long-term solutions
• Upholding product quality and GMP standards
• Acting as shift go-to person and communicating effectively
• Managing budget and stock control, maintaining high-quality shift documentation
• Ensuring safety of buildings, plant, and equipment
• Completing shift metrics and escalating issues as needed

We Offer

• Generous benefits package
• Pension plan
• Overtime opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing learning and development
• Career progression opportunities

Skills & Experience

• FMCG/manufacturing experience (desirable)
• Electrical knowledge and fault-finding skills
• Relevant engineering qualifications
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills at all business levels
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to balance daily tasks with planning
• IT literacy and experience with CMMS and production equipment
• Recognised electrical qualification (excluding 17th edition)

Qualifications & People Development

We are committed to our people, offering ongoing training, open communication, and a culture of growth. Our new engineering approach emphasizes continuous improvement, reliability, and planned maintenance, keeping us at industry standards and contributing to our success. We invest in innovation and product development to stay at the forefront of the industry.

We seek passionate, high-standard individuals who aim for continuous improvement and contribute to our growth. Please apply if interested. NO AGENCIES.