Site Services Engineer

Samworth Brothers; Callington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support (health,眼

Employee discount scheme

Experience pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is seeking a hands-on Site Services Engineer (Electrical Bias) to maintain the safe, efficient operation of our manufacturing facility. In a fast-paced FMCG environment you’ll respond to breakdowns, support planned maintenance and ensure facilities remain compliant and operational.

You’ll work across electrical distribution, lighting, boilers, compressed air and CMMS, collaborating with teams to improve reliability and performance while adhering to permit-to-work processes.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering qualification (Level 3) or equivalent.
• Experience working in a multi-skilled maintenance role within FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of factory electrical systems.
• Experience fault-finding, maintaining and repairing single-phase and three-phase motors.
• Experience working with AC/DC electrical systems.
• Experience working with permit-to-work systems and contractor control processes.

Responsibilities

• Responding to equipment, facilities and site services breakdowns, ensuring robust and lasting repairs.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site.
• Supporting the operation and maintenance of utilities including boilers, compressed air systems, cooling towers and electrical distribution systems.
• Maintaining lighting, emergency lighting, fire safety systems and associated site infrastructure.
• Managing and updating maintenance activities through the CMMS maintenance system.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency and site performance.

Skills

Electrical background

FMCG experience

Motor fault-finding

AC/DC electrical systems

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification (Level 3) or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Site Services Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our engineering team and play a key role in maintaining the safe and efficient operation of our manufacturing facility.

This position would suit a hands-on engineer with a strong electrical background who enjoys problem-solving, working independently and as part of a team, and supporting a fast-paced FMCG production environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining critical site services, responding to breakdowns, supporting planned maintenance activities, and ensuring our facilities remain compliant, safe, and operational at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Responding to equipment, facilities and site services breakdowns, ensuring robust and lasting repairs are completed.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site.
• Supporting the operation and maintenance of utilities including boilers, compressed air systems, cooling towers and electrical distribution systems.
• Maintaining lighting, emergency lighting, fire safety systems and associated site infrastructure.
• Managing and updating maintenance activities through the CMMS maintenance system.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency and site performance.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

• Electrical Engineering qualification (Level 3 or equivalent) or significant relevant experience.
• Experience working in a multi-skilled maintenance role within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of factory electrical systems.
• Experience fault-finding, maintaining and repairing single-phase and three-phase motors.
• Experience working with AC/DC electrical systems.
• Experience working with permit-to-work systems and contractor control processes.

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference?

Join us and be part of something special!

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.