Multi Skilled Engineer - Mechanical Bias

Premier Foods; Tinhay; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

4 on, 4 off rotating shift pattern

Career development opportunities

Share Save scheme

Cycle to Work

Heavily subsidised canteen

Staff shop with discounts

Job summary

Premier Foods is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) for the Ambrosia Creamery maintenance team in Lifton, Devon. You will diagnose, repair and prevent faults across food processing, filling and packing machinery to keep production running smoothly.

The role offers a competitive salary (£57,431 per year) with overtime, a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, and opportunities for career development within the business.

Qualifications

• A qualified time served mechanical bias engineer with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Familiarity with process and packaging plant is desirable but not essential.
• Proactive and flexible with ability to work on a rotating shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, repairing, and preventing equipment faults to minimise downtime.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across food process, filling, and packing machinery.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance.
• Working collaboratively to maintain a safe, high-performing environment.

Skills

Time served mechanical bias

NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent

Rotating shift pattern experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or HNC or equivalent

Job description

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Multi Skilled Engineer - Mechanical Bias

Location: Ambrosia Creamery, PL16 0BB
Salary: £57,431 per annum + overtime
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (alternating days & nights)

About the role

We are looking for a skilledMulti-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)to join our engineering team at the Ambrosia Creamery in Lifton, Devon. This role is key to keeping our production lines running efficiently, ensuring our iconic products reach millions of customers every day.

What you’ll be doing:

• Diagnosing, repairing, and preventing equipment faults to minimise downtime
• Carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance across food process, filling, and packing machinery
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, high-performing environment

What we need from you:

• A qualified time served mechanical bias Multi skilled engineer (NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent)
• Familiarity with process and packaging plant (desirable but not essential)
• A proactive and flexible approach with the ability to work effectively on a rotating shift pattern

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of£57,234plus overtime opportunities
• Attendance bonus
• 4 on, 4 offrotating days and nights shift pattern
• Career development opportunities within Premier Foods
• Access to employee benefits including Share Save scheme, Cycle to Work, and more
• Heavily subsidised canteen
• Staff shop with major discounts on the Premier Foods range

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.