Multi Skilled Engineer

Company: 2 Sisters Food Group
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Location: Scunthorpe
Job Description:

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Multi Skilled Engineer to join our team at our flagship site in Scunthorpe.

About The Role

This is a vital role for site operations, carrying out a variety of maintenance, repair and improvement tasks across mechanical, electrical and other disciplines to ensure optimal performance and minimum downtime of equipment and facilities. We expect the highest of standards and provide the support and equipment to achieve this. Working hours are 4 on 4 off, 07:00-19:00/19:00-07:00.

Key Responsibilities

The focus of the role is to ensure minimum downtime for production operations, improving processes wherever possible and ensuring strict adherence to H&S and food hygiene standards. This will be achieved through:

  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
  • Diagnosing faults and repairing a wide range of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Collaborating with other departments to ensure minimal downtime and explore options for improvements.
  • Installing new equipment and systems, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Maintaining accurate records using the CMMS system.

About The Candidate

Candidates will need to hold a recognised engineering qualification in either a mechanical or electrical discipline, ideally being time served. Coupled with this we are looking for the following qualities:

  • A strong and demonstrable knowledge of mechanical systems (pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.) and electrical systems (motors, control panels, PLCs, etc.).
  • Competency and understanding in strip and rebuild in a modular maintenance capacity.
  • A focus on a right first time approach.
  • Holding themselves to the highest standards, highlighting areas for corrective action and dealing with these accordingly with professionalism.
  • Strong and effective team working skills.
  • Good communication skills; they will be comfortable to attend and contribute to interdepartmental meetings.
  • Experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
  • Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.

About the Engineering Team

The Scunthorpe engineering team is a 90 strong, multi-skilled asset that is focused on world class engineering and manufacturing excellence. The engineering department has access to extensive equipment, including a fully kitted fabrication workshop on site. The immediate team for a Multi Skilled Engineer would consist of 12 individuals, including apprentices and improvers, reporting in to the Engineering Shift Supervisor.

What We Offer

Alongside an excellent salary of £23.05 per hour, we offer excellent career opportunities for Multi Skilled Engineers, including:

  • Cross skill and OEM training.
  • Management and leadership training, developing our future workforce.
  • An excellent company pension scheme.
  • An app-based discount portal, with discounts of up to 50%.
  • Site based staff sales.
  • Onsite parking and an excellent staff canteen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer. We do not send diversity information with job applications.

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Posted: May 25th, 2026