Multi-Skilled Engineer [Mechanical] - Kitt Green

Kraft-Heinz, Inc.; Orrell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in the Kitt Green centre is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a multi-disciplined shift team, maintaining assets and optimising equipment use to maximise volume and quality. You will partner with Shift/Production Managers and technicians to respond to line breakdowns and support asset improvement.

Role requires an ONC or equivalent, time-served apprenticeship, and SAP MMS experience. Training will include cross-site work and mentoring apprentices while upholding high engineering

Qualifications

• ONC or equivalent qualification.
• Time served apprenticeship completed.
• Flexible and enthusiastic outlook.
• Self-motivated and driven.
• Detailed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• SAP MMS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance to support production, including planned work and breakdowns.
• Be trained to safely carry out work on equipment across production areas.
• Use SAP to report work and assist planning for efficiency.

Skills

Self-motivated

Flexible attitude

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

ONC or equivalent

Time served apprentice

Tools

SAP MMS

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer [Mechanical] - Kitt Green

Date Posted: 2026-09-10T00:00:00

Location: Borough of Wigan

Country: GB

Employment Type: Full Time

Application Closing Date: 2026-12-09T12:19:39.363

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Job Title

Mechanical Engineer

Reports into

Engineering Manager

Role Summary

To work as part of a multi-disciplined shift team to maintain the assets within the Centre to optimise the utilisation of the equipment and to deliver maximum volume at the right quality. Working closely with the Shift / Production Managers and technicians to provide a quick response to line breakdowns and to support asset improvement. To provide engineering and operational support to the Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• To carry out maintenance duties to support production either planned or in support of breakdowns or commissioning
• Will be trained to safely carry out work on equipment located in production areas across Kitt Green
• Will be expected to use the SAP system to report work done and contribute to the overall effectiveness by assisting in planning
• Will be expected to participate in training and to train others including apprentices
• Will work to the highest Engineering standards to fully support RU and product quality
• Proactive and willing to challenge the status quo and initiate improvements

Expected Experience and Required Skills

• Qualified to ONC or equivalent level.
• Time served apprentice
• Flexible and enthusiastic outlook
• Self-motivated and driven
• Detailed analytical and problem-solving skills
• SAP MMS