Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
Maintenance Technician
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Maintenance Technician
Business Area: Cereal Partners Worldwide
Maintenance Technician
Location: Staverton, Wiltshire Working Pattern: Shift-based (12-hour rotating shifts), including weekends
Salary & Benefits
£57,900.00 + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + other fantastic benefits
About Cereal Partners UK
We’re proud to produce some of the nation’s favourite breakfast cereals, including Shreddies and Shredded Wheat. Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation, problem-solving, and collective success.
Be Part of Our Future
This is an exciting moment to join our Staverton factory as part of a multi-million-pound expansion programme. We’re investing in facilities, technology, and our people to shape the next phase of growth. As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a crucial role in:
- Maintaining and improving equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
- Driving performance through planned maintenance, rapid fault resolution, and continuous improvement.
- Supporting engineering and operations teams to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and product availability.
If you want to develop your skills, drive positive change, and be part of an innovative, growing team, we’d love to hear from you.
Daily Responsibilities
As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll act as a technical expert across the factory, focusing on:
- Equipment & Reliability:
- Maintain process, packing, and utility equipment for maximum reliability and performance.
- Diagnose faults and execute effective repairs to minimise downtime.
- Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
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Safety & Compliance:
- Uphold site safety procedures and identify improvement opportunities.
- Issue permits to work and follow safe isolation procedures.
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Operations & System Management:
- Assist in plant start-ups, shutdowns, and product changeovers.
- Utilise our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work and performance.
- Create, manage, and complete work orders.
- Contribute to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities.
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Collaboration & Leadership:
- Support spare parts control and equipment purchasing decisions.
- Maintain product quality, integrity, and food safety standards.
- Share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and develop team skills.
- Facilitate cross-shift communication for seamless operations.
- Uphold personal and collective safety standards.
Requirements
We’re looking for passionate team players who thrive on solving engineering challenges. Ideal candidates will have:
- A qualification or apprenticeship in mechanical/technical engineering (e.g., HNC, ONC, NVQ or equivalent).
- Practical experience in engineering or factory maintenance.
- Hands-on knowledge in manufacturing environments, particularly with PLC-controlled production/packing equipment.
- Strong diagnostic skills and mastery of maintenance management systems.
- Proficiency in IT and PC-controlled machinery.
- A proactive mindset for continuous improvement and troubleshooting.
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What We Offer
- A chance to join a growing business invested in its future.
- Experience working with modern manufacturing technology and equipment.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- A collaborative Engineering team with strong support.
- The ability to drive meaningful continuous improvement projects.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Cereal Partners UK, we want everyone to feel they belong. We foster an inclusive and respectful workplace, celebrating diversity in all its forms. Our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming to everyone, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
**Embrace your authentic self—**your skills and unique perspective can help shape Staverton’s future!
Please apply as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed promptly, and the vacancy may close early if sufficient candidates are received.
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