Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Kepak Group; Nog Tow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in the UK is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to ensure effective plant operations. Responsibilities include building relationships with production teams, performing maintenance tasks, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting production targets. Candidates should have relevant trades qualifications and experience in food production environments. This role offers various employee benefits including gym membership and a discount platform.

Benefits

Access to the WrkIt discount platform

Bike to Work salary sacrifice scheme

Long Service Awards

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Corporate gym membership

Subsidised canteen

BUPA Cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or similar environment is beneficial.
• Practical experience with conveyors, packing machines, food processing equipment.
• Basic computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with Production Managers and Supervisors.
• Performing preventative maintenance tasks on various machinery.
• Providing technical support to stakeholders.
• Developing and improving maintenance routines.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repairs

Communication skills

Process awareness

Education

Trades qualification (ONC or equivalent)

Tools

Maintenance management system (CMMS)

Job description

The Multi-Skilled Engineer will ensure all plant and equipment operate effectively and efficiently, liaising with relevant departments and stakeholders such as Health and Safety and Quality Assurance Teams to maintain food safety during preventative maintenance and breakdowns. This role requires flexibility in shift patterns (4 on, 4 off) and the ability to complete initial training and probation on day or night shifts. Reporting to: Maintenance Manager. Responsibilities include:

1. Building strong relationships with Production Managers, Supervisors, and Line Leaders;
2. Performing ppm tasks on various plant and machinery to high standards;
3. Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs;
4. Providing technical support to stakeholders;
5. Developing and improving preventive and predictive maintenance routines;
6. Supporting production and engineering teams in achieving targets and KPIs;
7. Monitoring line and machine performance;
8. Intervening promptly when performance deteriorates;
9. Collaborating with equipment suppliers on new installations and modifications;
10. Updating the maintenance management system (CMMS);
11. Applying process awareness, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and resolution skills in a high-volume environment;
12. Participating in learning, development, and continuous improvement initiatives, including off-shift training if required.

Qualifications and experience:

• Trades qualification (ONC or equivalent) is desirable;
• Experience in food production or similar environment is beneficial;
• Practical experience with conveyors, packing machines, food processing equipment, robotics, or similar machinery is desirable;
• Understanding of modern maintenance roles;
• Basic computer skills are essential.

Kepak is a family-owned, innovative food company with over 50 years of meat craft heritage. From a family butcher shop in Dublin (1966), Kepak has grown to a €1.6bn turnover with over 5,000 employees across 12 sites in Ireland and the UK. We supply prime cuts of meat to retail, wholesale, and foodservice sectors across Ireland, UK, Europe, and internationally, leading with bespoke innovations and successful brands.

Employee benefits include:

• Access to the WrkIt discount platform;
• Bike to Work salary sacrifice scheme;
• Long Service Awards;
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program;
• Corporate gym membership at Ribby Hall Village;
• Subsidised canteen;
• BUPA Cash plan.