Multi-Skilled Engineer for Food Production & TPM

Sofina Foods Europe; Little Wratting; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our Value Add site in Haverhill. You’ll maintain factory plant and equipment, respond to breakdowns and drive continuous improvement to minimise downtime while upholding safety, quality and regulatory standards.

The role involves working 4 on 4 off days shift pattern and collaborates with engineering and production teams to support operational performance across our pork-processing site.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge across multiple disciplines.
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing or TPM.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and collaboration across the business.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond effectively to equipment breakdowns.
• Maintain factory plant and production equipment to maximise reliability and performance.
• Support root cause analysis activities and implement effective corrective actions.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to minimise downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure all engineering activities are completed safely and in line with site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering function.
• Support lean manufacturing and TPM activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability and safety.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical engineering

Manufacturing experience

Health & safety Knowledge

Continuous improvement / TPM

Problem solving & fault-finding

Prioritise workload

Communication & collaboration

Operational excellence

Education

NVQ Level 3 Engineering

Job description

Sofina Foods is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our Value Add site in Haverhill. You’ll maintain factory plant and equipment, respond to breakdowns and drive continuous improvement to minimise downtime while upholding safety, quality and regulatory standards.

The role involves working 4 on 4 off days shift pattern and collaborates with engineering and production teams to support operational performance across our pork-processing site.