Engineer

Company: Noble Foods Ltd
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Location: Gainsborough
Job Description:

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Company

Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.

In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 14:30 – 23:00

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Salary: £44,500 – £46,000 (upon completion of probation)

Location: Gainsborough

We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our Engineering team. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced production environment, where you’ll play a key part in maintaining equipment performance, improving reliability, and ensuring high standards of health & safety.

You’ll work closely with both Engineering and Production teams, supporting daily operations while driving continuous improvement across the site.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Responding to equipment breakdowns and minimising downtime
  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing
  • Supporting installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment
  • Working with production teams to improve efficiency, reduce breakdowns, and enhance machine performance
  • Managing permits to work, risk assessments, and contractor activities
  • Maintaining accurate engineering and compliance documentation
  • Supporting Health & Safety initiatives and ensuring full compliance at all times
  • Monitoring and improving engineering systems, including the PPM (Shire) system
  • Identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions with the Engineering Manager
  • Communicating effectively across teams, including clear shift handovers

What We’re Looking For

  • Electrically qualified (City & Guilds / BTEC Level 3 or equivalent)
  • 18th Edition (or willing to work towards)
  • Multi-skilled with a willingness to support mechanical work
  • Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferred)
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Good IT skills (MS Word/Excel)
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable (training can be provided)

  • IOSH Managing Safely
  • IPAF (3a & 3b)
  • Confined Space training
  • Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, or welding

What You’ll Bring

  • A team-focused approach with strong collaboration skills
  • Ownership and accountability for your work
  • A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to work under pressure
  • A structured and organised way of working
  • A commitment to continuous improvement and high standards

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Supportive team culture with a focus on continuous improvement

What can we offer you?

  • Free hot drinks on shift
  • Service Awards
  • Enhanced paternity and maternity
  • Free life insurance
  • Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
  • Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
  • Discounted eggs and chicken
  • A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
  • Access to DigiCare + – Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
  • Discounted Gym Memberships
  • Free Eye Test every two years
  • Discounted mobile phone contracts
  • Share in our success with the People Partnership – after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
  • Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
  • Wellness programme
  • Employee Charity Matching Scheme

Posted: April 21st, 2026