Multi-Skilled Mechanical Engineer - 4 on/4 off & Overtime

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

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.