Multi-Skilled Engineer
Location: Thetford
Shifts: 4 on 4 off pattern, 4 Days and 4 Nights
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

Our Thetford operation is a breaded/coated product centre of excellence. As a value added, non-kill site we have no live animals or butchery onsite. It uses best in class equipment, which enables the site to deliver significant environmental benefits. The low-energy building is the flagship development within the 2 Sisters Food Group.

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer you will be working closely with the Engineering Team and carry out daily mechanical maintenance activities ensuring work is carried out in line with appropriate Health & Safety instructions and site policies.

Key Responsibilities

You will be required to carry out daily mechanical and electrical maintenance on machinery and production equipment
Ensure the work is carried out in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations using Safe Systems of Work
Proactively looking for new, improved ways of working and proposing corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.

About You

The ideal candidate will be NVQ level 3 qualified and have experience as a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer from a multi-skilled environment. Ideally you will have experience within the food manufacturing industry.

Key Skills/Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering techniques, knowledge of fresh packaging, refrigeration, and labelling technology
Improvising ability under breakdown conditions and product development situations and be aware of the relevant regulations
Knowledge of site services, CIP, refrigeration, steam boilers, water and effluent monitoring
NVQ Level 3 Qualified at a minimum
Experience of working in reactive maintenance roles
Strong interpersonal skills: a team player who is prepared to support fellow engineers and can also develop good relationships with colleagues in departments across the business

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme
Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails
Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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