Food Production jobs in United Kingdom

We are seeking an Electrically Biased Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our day‑shift team at our modern food production facility in Peterborough.

Working Monday to Friday, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business that continues to invest heavily in advanced automation, modern equipment, and the development of its people.

In this electrically focused position, you will play a key role in ensuring our production environment operates at peak performance. You’ll work extensively on a wide range of electrical systems, control panels, PLC‑driven equipment, and modern line technology across our site. With frequent upgrades and new machinery installations, you will have the opportunity to expand your electrical skill set and work with cutting‑edge equipment.

We believe in investing in our engineers. You will receive ongoing training and development to strengthen your electrical capabilities, along with clear opportunities for progression within a forward‑thinking, engineering‑led environment.

• Previous experience as an Electrical Bias Engineer in a high volume, fast moving environment
• Formal Electrical qualifications in Engineering, i.e NVQ Level 3, Engineering Apprentice or Food and Drink Apprenticeship Standard
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude and outlook to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of driving continuous improvement activities
• Experience in maintaining standard industry machinery including conveyor belt systems, bucket fillers and strapping machines.

Here at AMK, it is our mission to deliver the freshest and healthiest products to our customers and consumers. Based in Peterborough, AMK continues to grow year on and year and can offer a wealth of career and development opportunities at one of the area’s largest employers.

With over 90 years committed to delivering quality fresh food at scale, AMK Peterborough, owned by the AMFRESH Group, has a sole purpose to manage the packing, warehousing and distribution of products to Tesco within the UK. We have built a new state‑of‑the‑art chilled food facility in Peterborough which employs around 800 people operating 24 hours a day, 7 days. We are proud to have supported Tesco with their Citrus, Grape and other fresh fruit and vegetable offering for a number of years. AMK continues to expand and grow as an expert in our industry.