Semi-Skilled Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a Semi-Skilled Engineer to enhance productivity through effective maintenance and repair of equipment. This role involves fault finding, problem solving, and compliance with safety standards, ensuring smooth operations in a dynamic environment. The company values its employees and fosters a positive workplace culture with fun events and recognition programs. Join a passionate team dedicated to producing high-quality products while enjoying various benefits, including professional development opportunities and access to unique employee perks.

Benefits

Pension

Access to Company Shop

24/7 Access to GP

24/7 Bereavement Service

Dedicated Learning & Development team

Online training platform

Quarterly and Yearly Awards

Free on-site parking

Onsite canteen

Onsite Cake Shop

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of engineering systems in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings.
• Experience in FMCG environment, preferably food industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Respond to internal customer needs to maximize production uptime.
• Record stock removed from engineering stores for accuracy.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Use of power tools

Plumbing

Electrical applications

Adaptability

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Time served accredited apprentice

Equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS Systems

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

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We are looking for a Semi-Skilled Engineer with a strong manufacturing background to carry out the day-to-day maintenance tasks and site facility repairs and to assist operations in achieving maximum productivity.

The role of Semi-Skilled Engineer

Complete fault finding, planned and preventative maintenance on building, plant and equipment to maximise equipment reliability and performance.

Carry out fault finding, problem solving and establish route cause fixes to address equipment issues.

Maintain ongoing communications with the operations team ensuring they are fully aware of all relevant site services activities and schedules.

Respond to internal customer needs to maximise production up time according to given priorities.

Comply with food safety standards and controls to ensure all work is carried out correctly and safely.

Record any stock removed from the Engineering stores to ensure accurate stock control.

Complete all necessary documentation ensuring that it is kept accurate and is audit ready.

Identify and recommend opportunities for improvements to promote Health & Safety and/or operational efficiency and effectiveness

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Time served accredited apprentice or equivalent experience with appropriate certification would be an advantage but not required depending on experience.

Maintenance of Engineering Systems within a manufacturing environment would be an advantage. (CMMS Systems)

Experience with using various power tools such as drills, grinders, welders and hand tools etc.

Experience in plumbing, boilers, steam, electrical, sealing and flooring applications.

Experience of working within a manufacturing or in FMCG environment, preferably within the food industry.

The ability to read, follow and drawings.

The ability to learn quickly and adapt.

Must have the ability to prioritise work to suit the business needs.

A pro-active and positive approach to engineering with a can-do attitude.

Who are BBF Limited?

BBF Limited are one of the UK's leading ambient cake and chilled dessert manufacturers of retailer own label, licensed and branded cakes, supplying recognisable major retailers across the UK and European market.

Our team of experts develop and manufacture a wide range of high-quality ambient cake products across several different categories including celebration cakes, mini rolls, mince pies, fruit pies and a wide range of chilled desserts including cheesecake, crumbles and sponge cakes. These include mince pies, celebration cakes, slab cakes, cupcakes and many more!

We are passionate about our products and aim to put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

With recent investment and acquisitions taking us to nearly 1,400 direct employees, this is an exciting time to join BBF Limited! We are continually looking to grow, but we can only do that with exceptional talent across all levels and disciplines of the business. That is where you come into it!

On top of making some delicious cakes and desserts, we do a lot of fun stuff too! Whether that be Christmas fun days, pancake-flipping competitions, Red Nose Day events or odd-sock days, you'll be coming to work smiling.

What benefits do we offer?

Salary of £30,220

Pension

Access to 'Company Shop' - a discounted re-distributor of surplus food and household products

24/7 Access to a GP

24/7 Bereavement Service

Personal & Professional Development

Dedicated in-house Learning & Development/Training team

Online training platform with access to 100+ training courses

A few other bits

Quarterly and Yearly BBF Star Awards - recognising those who have gone above and beyond!

Free on-site parking

Onsite canteen

Onsite Cake Shop (majorly discounted)

Recruitment Agencies

All our recruitment is managed centrally via the internal recruitment team. We operate a recruitment PSL when we require assistance, and we aren't adding to this at present. Any agency assistance will be instructed accordingly and therefore any CVs sent to any BBF Limited employee will be treated as a gift and won't be liable for a fee. Please don't speculatively contact us about this vacancy or any other vacancy.