Multi-Skilled Engineer | Food Manufacturing & Maintenance

Natures Way Foods; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Employer matched pension

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Colleague discounts

Shift allowance

Star Awards

Flexibility in pay frequency

Access to online GP

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Natures Way Foods is seeking multi-skilled engineers to join its team in Selsey, West Sussex. You will maintain and improve plant, assets and services, ensuring food safety, H&S compliance, and GMP standards across shifts.

You will use CMMS and engineering systems, diagnose faults promptly, and work with a collaborative team to optimise maintenance practices. A strong manufacturing background and NVQ Level 3 in engineering are preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in manufacturing environments is desirable.
• Engineering knowledge across electrical and/or mechanical disciplines.
• Minimum of Level 3 engineering NVQ or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day maintenance and improvement of plant, assets and services.
• Use of engineering systems and processes in department.
• Ensure all work complies with food safety and H&S standards.
• Complete PPM tasks and improve maintenance practices.
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults promptly.
• Identify and eliminate faulty processes proactively.
• Maintain product quality and GMP standards.
• Be the go-to person on shift and lead on shift activities.
• Monitor budget and stock control, and manage shift paperwork.
• Ensure buildings, plant and equipment are safe in design and operation.
• Complete shift metrics and escalate actions to the engineering manager.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Willingness to train

Work at pace

Team player

Cross-department communication

Analytical problem solving

Strong written/verbal communication

IT literate

CMMS familiarity

Education

NVQ Level 3 Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Natures Way Foods is seeking multi-skilled engineers to join its team in Selsey, West Sussex. You will maintain and improve plant, assets and services, ensuring food safety, H&S compliance, and GMP standards across shifts.

You will use CMMS and engineering systems, diagnose faults promptly, and work with a collaborative team to optimise maintenance practices. A strong manufacturing background and NVQ Level 3 in engineering are preferred.