Our client is a leading supplier in the food industry. With a commitment to quality and innovation, they provide products for customers across the globe. Sustainability and responsible sourcing are at the heart of their operations, ensuring they continue to be a trusted name in the food industry.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Engineer / Engineering Technician will provide hands-on, high-level engineering support during the PM shift, ensuring production and site assets operate efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards. Acting as the senior technical presence on shift, the role supports maintenance delivery, fault resolution, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance across production, packing, and site equipment

• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system faults

• Minimise downtime through effective fault analysis and corrective action

• Support OEE, asset reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Fault-find and maintain PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, and electrical panels

• Maintain mechanical systems including conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatics, and heavy machinery

• Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and engineering-led improvement projects

• Support and oversee contractors, ensuring compliance with permits, risk assessments, and procedures

• Maintain audit-ready engineering standards aligned with food safety, hygiene, and H&S requirements

• Accurately record work using CMMS and complete documentation, permits, and handovers

• Act as a senior technical role model and provide guidance to colleagues when required

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 4 or higher in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

• Proven experience in a multi-skilled engineering role within FMCG or food manufacturing

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capability

• Experience working with PLC systems and control circuits

• Solid understanding of planned maintenance, OEE, and asset reliability

• Experience using CMMS systems

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently

Desirable Skills:

• 18th Edition Electrical qualification

• Food safety, HACCP, TACCP, or GMP certifications

• IOSHH qualification

• Experience working with heavy machinery and high-care manufacturing environments

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary

• Monday to Friday PM shift (no weekends)

• Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional days

• Access to wellbeing, financial, and practical support services

• Colleague rewards, recognition programmes, and staff discounts

• Long-term stability within a well-invested engineering environment

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.