Multi Skilled Engineer Electrical Bias

Join a Business That’s Going Places

This is a rare opportunity to join a leading food manufacturer at a pivotal moment in its journey. Over the next five years, the business has committed to investing £30 million in cutting-edge projects, upgrading facilities, and driving engineering excellence.

With a leadership team made up of experts from blue-chip manufacturers, this is a business that truly understands world-class engineering practices. If you're looking for a company that values best-in-class processes, continuous improvement, and high-performance engineering teams, this is it.

Commuting!?

Many engineers in Essex spend hours commuting into London, stuck in traffic or on packed trains. This role offers a fantastic local alternative, allowing you to work on exciting engineering challenges without the stress of a long commute.

The Role

As a multi-skilled engineer, you’ll be at the heart of this transformation, ensuring production facilities run at peak efficiency while playing a key role in shaping the future of the engineering function. This is a hands-on role where you'll work across electrical, mechanical, and automation systems, with a focus on reliability, process improvement, and efficiency.

What’s in It for You?

• Be part of a £30 million investment, working on major projects that will transform operations.


• Learn from a leadership team with backgrounds in blue-chip manufacturers who understand world-class engineering.


• Work in a fast-moving environment where engineering is a key driver of success.


• Avoid the London commute and enjoy a better work-life balance.


• Benefit from career progression opportunities with continuous investment in training and development.

What you'll get up to:

• Maintain and optimise plant performance across multiple sites.


• Carry out electrical, mechanical, and automation maintenance.


• Support and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.


• Develop and execute an effective maintenance programme.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve site performance.


• Ensure compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations.


• Manage contractors and issue permits to work.


• Working hours are Monday to Friday 6am - 2pm, 2pm -10pm and 8am - 4pm.

What do you need to have?

• A strong engineering background, ideally within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment.


• Experience in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.


• Knowledge of Lean tools and world-class manufacturing principles.


• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.


• Relevant engineering qualifications.

If you're an engineer looking for an opportunity to be part of an ambitious, growing business that is serious about investing in its future, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career.