Single / Multiskilled Engineer

About the Role

As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer you will work in a secure, supportive and progressive environment at our Banbury site, where your contributions and achievements are recognised and rewarded. The role is based on a 6am‑6pm shift with a 4‑on‑4‑off cycle.

Hours of Work

6am‑6pm – 4 on 4 off.

Benefits

• Up to £50,000 per annum DOE
• 31 days holiday allowance
• Secure contract with long‑term career development opportunities
• 5% pension contribution
• Staff shop / staff sales at heavily discounted prices
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted local gym membership
• Salaried Advance Finance
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Access to Employee Benefit Scheme, including remote GP appointments, mental health sessions, physiotherapy, medical second‑opinion consultations and discounts on weekly costs

Responsibilities

• Depute for Engineering Shift Manager and lead teams within an area or zone.
• Ensure maintenance is carried out according to schedule and correct actions are taken efficiently.
• Respond quickly to mechanical, electrical and PLC control breakdowns, identify root causes and recommend improvements.
• Communicate unscheduled breakdowns to the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer and work with operations to minimise plant disruption.
• Follow good engineering standards, hygiene practice and health and safety guidelines.
• Mentor Level 1‑3 Maintenance Engineers and apprentices.
• Report health and safety, animal welfare and environmental issues in a timely manner.
• Follow the escalation route for unscheduled downtime and enforce good engineering practice.
• Demonstrate problem‑solving techniques for mechanical, electrical and control issues.
• Raise stock and non‑stock request forms.
• Prepare Engineering Shift Report when deputising for Engineering Shift Manager.

Qualifications

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering or HNC, HND or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Electrical & Control Engineering bias.
• Understanding of PLC programming.
• Desirable refrigeration experience.
• 6+ years of engineering experience.
• Desirable welding/fabrication experience.
• Familiarity with process machinery or equivalent equipment and ability to fault‑find.
• Proficiency in maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing systems.
• Mechanical fitting skills.
• Desirable knowledge of IEE 17th or 18th edition.
• Good leadership and motivation skills, with ability to make effective timely decisions.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline‑driven environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Self‑motivated and able to work individually or as part of a team.
• Desirable food manufacture experience.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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