Engineer, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

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Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co. – a family‑owned company since 1920 that owns the UK’s biggest free‑range egg brand, Big & Fresh and Purely Organic. Rated a Top 10 company in the Food and Drink industry.

1 week of 6 am‑2 pm then 1 week of 2 pm‑10 pm Monday‑Friday. Shift allowance 5 am‑1 pm. Sunday call‑out 10 am‑7 pm.

£48,960 + £2,700 shift allowance + £260 Sunday call‑out = £51,920.

Cooperate fully with company Health & Safety procedures. Follow “clean‑as‑you‑go” – clear egg or debris, keep fire‑exits and walkways clear, never block access to fire extinguishers or doors. Report all accidents, near‑misses and damage to plant or machinery immediately. Check equipment for damage or excessive wear before use, replace guards if removed, obey any specific work practices (e.g. start‑up procedures). Wear protective clothing where required.

Must be multi‑skilled with City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical / Mechanical engineering. A recognised apprenticeship within a manufacturing environment is extremely advantageous. Minimum 3 years experience in an automated production facility; food / brewery / FMCG experience preferable.

• Follow the company Health & Safety guidelines.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and provide feedback to production regarding expected downtime and planned corrective actions.
• Work with production team at all levels to guide and train staff to identify potential improvements to OEE, breakdown reduction and machine standards and operation.
• Work with the engineering team to test, install and commission new equipment prior to ‘go live’ times.
• Conduct planned preventive maintenance and other equipment servicing as directed by the engineering manager.
• Work closely with fellow engineers and the production team to develop a dynamic and positive attitude to the challenges of a busy production department.
• Focus on the key performance indicators (KPIs) identified by the Engineering Manager and work towards achieving and surpassing agreed targets.
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed in full and on time.
• Attend team huddles or site meetings as requested, identifying risks to the operation or personnel, areas of improvement in GMP or OEE.
• Complete any necessary training required for the role and be open to personal development, including becoming super users on all automation, metal detection and check weighing systems.
• Identify areas of inefficiency and waste and implement and review the agreed changes in agreement with the Engineering Manager.
• Ensure all user training courses provided by the company are attended in full as required by the engineering lead, engineering manager or packing centre manager.
• Complete IOSH working safely and support in completing risk assessments in the department and for machinery and best practices.
• Complete Level 3 food hygiene in manufacturing.
• The site is committed to being “audit‑ready” at all times – therefore site hygiene, health & safety and document control are always all in line with customer specifications.
• Maintain a respectful and constructive working relationship with colleagues, subordinates and managers.

• Health & Safety – IOSH Working Safely, Behavioural safety, Near Miss and Hazard Reporting.
• Technical and process training applicable to the role.
• Manual handling.
• Mechanical handling equipment where required.
• HACCP.
• Safe systems of work.
• Food handling/hygiene.
• IT Literate.

Manual handling and working in confined spaces are sometimes required. The jobholder should have a reasonable level of fitness and report any conditions that may be aggravated by the required activities.

• 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 year service – enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday.
• Access to Digi Care+ – 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.

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time.

Engineering and Information Technology.

Food Production.