Food Industry-Jobs in Großbritannien

Job Opportunity: Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical Bias)

Location: Sedgefield, County Durham

Salary: Starting from £41,714, rising to £45,034 (subject to skills and experience)

Shifts: 24/7 rotating shift pattern (3 on – 3 off, days and nights, 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am)

About The Role

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a busy, well-established manufacturing business producing plastic packaging for the food industry. This role plays a key part in supporting production through effective maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement initiatives.

We are seeking a flexible, driven individual with strong engineering experience gained within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and attend breakdowns as required.
• Diagnose and repair faults quickly to minimise production downtime.
• Accurately record all work completed, reporting any follow-up actions required.
• Support continuous improvement activities and machine performance enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, food safety, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Supervise contractors and ensure adherence to site rules and safety protocols.
• Provide training and support to other team members where necessary.
• Work under KPI-driven targets to maximise operational performance and efficiency.
  
  

Key Requirements

• Time-served engineer (Mechanical or Electrical bias) qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Ideally educated to HNC level (or equivalent) – desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills under production pressures.
• Experience with PLC control systems, fault finding on servo drives, RS networks (including Ethernet and DeviceNet).
• Familiarity with AB Powerflex AC Inverters.
• Working knowledge of TPM, 5S, and CMMS systems is an advantage.
• 18th Edition certification preferred for candidates with electrical bias.
• Good IT literacy and comfortable using maintenance software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  
  

What's On Offer

• Starting salary: £41,714, rising to £43,942 after a successful 3-month review, and up to £45,034 based on performance and capability.
• Overtime paid at 1.25x hourly rate.
• 24 days holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata based on start date).
• Option for weekly or monthly pay.
• Clear progression pathway with structured reviews.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme after 3 months (5% employee, 3% employer).
• Health Plan after 6 months, covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and counselling services.
• Life Assurance (1x basic salary) after 6 months.
  
  

How To Apply

If you are a skilled and proactive engineer looking to join a dynamic and growing business, we would like to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career.

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