Multi Skilled Engineer

Cook Trading Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking an Electrically biased Multi Skilled Engineer to join their team in Sittingbourne. This role involves ensuring equipment reliability through effective maintenance and repairs, while promoting a culture of safety. The successful candidate will work flexibly, supporting various engineering needs and contributing to a sustainable workplace with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Paid leave on special occasions

Staff profit share

Wellbeing program

30% staff discount

Access to discounts and free food perks

Team meals , events & away days

Qualifications

• Experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments preferred.
• Good understanding of Safe Systems of Work.
• Ability to work flexible hours and manage breakdowns proactively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) effectively.
• Undertake breakdown repairs and minimize production disturbance.
• Collaborate with operations teams to enhance equipment efficiency.

Skills

Practical electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Problem solving

Root Cause Analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship with NVQ

National Certificate

City & Guilds qualifications

Tools

Food production equipment

Refrigeration systems

Job description

Electrically biased Multi Skilled Engineer

Location– Based in Sittingbourne

Salary£35,000 - £41,500 (paid breaks)

HoursMon–Fri 8:00 – 16.00 + Overtime and on call

Overview

Our hardworking large-scale Kitchens have plenty of equipment constantly on the go, helping to make our remarkable food. As part of the Engineering Team, you’re expected to deliver the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) process and support engineering equipment reliability & improvements. Inevitably, production equipment & site services plant break down at times. Part of the role here is to ensure that all breakdowns are dealt with promptly, with as little disturbance as possible to production

Main responsibilities:

* Work safely and compliantly following the company’s Culture of Care safety, and Values principles.

* Carry out physical and visual checks of on-site equipment, undertaking a programme of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). Involvement in Projects for production, services & infrastructure, from concept to successful delivery and to budget.

* When dealing with breakdowns, use of Root Cause Analysis to identify corrective actions with effective repairs to prevent repeat failures on a wide array of production, manufacturing, site services & utilities plant, whilst limiting downtime.

* Work with our Operations teams to improve the efficiency of on-site equipment and machinery. Ensure close working relationships with those in Engineering and other teams linked to production, inclusive of management/leadership and project teams.

* Work with 3rd party Contractors, ensuring that any works are carried out to the expected requirement & are within accordance with company Health & Safety policies and practices.

* Be flexible with regards to working arrangements; be able to undertake a variety of jobs and understand that, as a 24-hour operation, working hours may vary, inclusive of a call-out process.

Ideally You Will Have

* Electrically biased Multi Skilled Engineer

* Engineering Apprenticeship with NVQ, National Certificate and City & Guilds qualifications

* Practical electrical & mechanical skills and experience within manufacturing environments – food or pharmaceutical industry (HACCP & Food Safety) is a nice to have

* Experience with a wide range of equipment; food production, packaging, sealing/labelling, scales, Metal Detection, refrigeration systems, steam generation and all aspects of site services

* A good understanding of Safe Systems of Work, with ongoing professional development

If you tick most of these boxes but not all—don’t stress. We’re all about potential.

Excellent Benefits including

• Paid breaks
• Paid leave on your birthdays, moving house, become grandparent or your child starts school for the first time
• staff profit share
• Wellbeing program
• 30% staff discount
• Access to CookieJar Smart Spending discounts and free food perks.
• Team meals , events & away days
• Be part of a B-Corp-certified business that values sustainability, people, and the community.

And many more ‿.

What Cook is About

We’re a proudly independent, family-owned B Corp, which basically means we care. Alot. About our food. About our people. And about doing the right thing—even when it’s not the easy thing.

Our vision for COOK has always been that we are a place where EVERYONE is welcome. We want everyone to feel like they belong at COOK. We all have different roles, different abilities and different personalities. By collaborating we can do remarkable things. Whatever your story, if you would like to grow with COOK please apply.

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