Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Kepak Group; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension - Peoples Pension

Electric Car Scheme - through Octopus 

Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme

22 days annual leave per year (after –

Subsidised canteen serving multiple 

Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get

PureGym Membership Discount

Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a 

Long Service Awards

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Kepak Merthyr is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support our meat production facilities. You will help keep heavy-duty plant and processing equipment running reliably to maximise output and minimise downtime.

This role operates on a 4 on/4 off shift pattern, day and night, and requires hands-on electrical, mechanical and PLC knowledge within a manufacturing environment. Strong teamwork and a proactive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably meat or food production.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, PLC control, refrigeration and PTW systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service plant equipment to keep production running smoothly.
• Provide proactive maintenance support to the production team.
• Ensure safety and compliance with company standards.

Skills

Multi-skilled

Electrical qualification

Mechanical qualification

PLC knowledge

Refrigeration

PTW systems

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team work

Lean/CI experience

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Qualification

Tools

PLC control

Refrigeration systems

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods.

Join the team at Kepak Merthyr, as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer and be a part of our commitment to producing beef and lamb products of unmatched quality.

Kepak Merthyr has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef and lamb products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers' counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service;

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in providing effective maintenance support to our Production team, ensuring the equipment, machinery, and tools used in our factory are always running smoothly, maintaining seamless production and enhancing efficiency.

We are looking for someone with suitable qualifications and experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably with meat or food production experience. Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, PLC control, refrigeration, and PTW systems is desirable. The role involves working on a 4 on/4 off shift pattern - both days and nights.

Requirements

• Multi-skilled apprenticeship


• Suitable Electrical and/or Mechanical Qualification


• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in meat or food production


• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, PLC control, refrigeration, and PTW systems


• Significant trouble shooting and fault-finding diagnostics and resolution experience


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Demonstrate team skills with a positive attitude and professional approach


• Domestic wiring experience, PLC program structure and operational awareness, Continuous improvement and lean experience would be an advantage


• Passion for food and commitment to company values


• Proactive and can-do attitude


• Good communication skills


• Ability to work under own initiative and meet deadlines


• Relationship builder with influencing skills

Benefits

• Company Pension - Peoples Pension


• Electric Car Scheme - through Octopus Energy


• Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme


• 22 days annual leave per year (after probation) - for 4 on/4 off


• Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch


• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get up to £450 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group


• PureGym Membership Discount


• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income - meaning you pay less tax!


• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees


• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.


• Free on-site parking

If you are a team player who is committed to maintaining machinery compliance and ensuring safety standards are met, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Kepak Group and make a difference in the world of food production.