Senior Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Food Production (Days)

C&K Meats; Eye; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

C&K Meats, a historic British pork producer near Eye, Suffolk, seeks a Senior Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for day shifts (5am–5pm). You will support the engineering head, maintain production lines, and manage contractors while upholding health, safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring NVQ3+ in mechanical/electrical, PLC fault-finding and CMMS experience, plus strong problem-solving and autonomous working skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or higher in mechanical and electrical engineering is required.
• Knowledge of BRC standards and customer codes of practice is advantageous.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance systems and CMMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to the head of engineering and teams for repairs, modifications and improvements to assets.
• Install, maintain and improve production lines while managing contractors and ensuring HSE adherence.
• Identify problems early, analyse root causes and take appropriate corrective action.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatics

Heavy machinery

Autonomy

OEE knowledge

HACCP GMP awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher in mechanical and electrical engineering

Tools

CMMS (Shire)

Job description

C&K Meats, a historic British pork producer near Eye, Suffolk, seeks a Senior Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for day shifts (5am–5pm). You will support the engineering head, maintain production lines, and manage contractors while upholding health, safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring NVQ3+ in mechanical/electrical, PLC fault-finding and CMMS experience, plus strong problem-solving and autonomous working skills in a fast-paced environment.