Multi Skilled Engineer(s) – Food

Description

Role: Food Production Engineer

Reports to: Head of Engineering

To provide technical expertise, maintenance support, and engineering solutions that ensure reliable, efficient, and compliant operation of food production equipment and processes. The Food Production Engineer plays a key role in minimising downtime, improving plant performance, supporting continuous improvement, and maintaining food safety standards.

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs on production machinery. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation issues. Support root–cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA). Maintain engineering logs, maintenance records, and downtime data. Production Support

Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth operation of machinery. Provide rapid engineering response to breakdowns to minimise lost time. Optimise machine settings to improve efficiency, throughput, and product quality. Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to enhance reliability, reduce waste, and improve energy efficiency. Assist in the design, testing, and installation of new equipment or upgrades. Contribute to Lean/CI projects (5S, Kaizen, OEE improvement). Food Safety, Compliance & Hygiene

Ensure all work complies with food safety and hygiene standards (BRCGS, HACCP, GMP). Follow lock–out/tag–out (LOTO), permit–to–work, and other safety procedures. Support engineering compliance for audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements. Projects & Technical Work

Assist with engineering projects including equipment commissioning, line modifications, and process enhancements. Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, and external engineers. Participate in factory acceptance testing and installation checks. Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate maintenance reports, job cards, and inventory records. Report recurrent faults or engineering risks to the Engineering Manager. Ensure spare parts availability is monitored and managed. Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Time–served engineering qualification (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or multi–skilled). Experience working in a fast–paced food or FMCG production environment. Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems. Knowledge of PLC–controlled machinery and automated systems. Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation. Desirable

HNC/HND or degree in Engineering or related field. Experience in packaging, processing, refrigeration, or utilities (steam, compressed air, effluent). Knowledge of Lean tools and continuous improvement methodology. Experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems). 18th Edition electrical qualification (where applicable).

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