Job Description

Multiskilled Engineer

Location: Essex
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Days only)

Salary: £52K + 10% Bonus

About the Role

We are a leading food manufacturing business dedicated to delivering fresh, chef-prepared meals. Our mission is simple: make healthy eating convenient, delicious, and accessible. We champion locally sourced and organic ingredients and strive to inspire a global shift towards healthier living.

We value empowerment, transparency, open communication, high performance, and agility Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Your Impact

As a Multiskilled Engineer at our Rainham facility, youll play a key role in ensuring our production equipment runs smoothly and safely. Youll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to keep our operations efficient and compliant.

What Youll Do

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on production equipment.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and train operators where needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation for equipment and compliance.
• Work closely with hygiene and production teams to uphold food safety standards.

What Were Looking For

• Qualified Engineer
  with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• 18th Edition certification and apprenticeship-trained or commercial experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial food manufacturing machinery, PLC systems, and electrical fault finding.
• Experience with three-phase systems, AC/DC drives, and automation equipment.
• Proactive approach to maintenance and safety compliance.

Specific Skills

• Electrical maintenance: AC/DC drives, motors, pumps, and low-voltage systems.
• PLC programming and fault diagnosis.
• Familiarity with ovens, heat sealers, check weighers, and other industrial kitchen equipment.
• PAT testing and compliance with electrical safety standards.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday + public holidays
• Twice-yearly bonus scheme
• 50% discount on meals
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Financial wellbeing platform with mental health support

Ready to Join Us?

If youre passionate about engineering and want to make an impact in a fast-growing, purpose-driven company, apply now and help us shape the future of healthy eating!