Premier Foods
Multi Skilled Engineer
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Multi Skilled Engineer
Role - Multi-Skilled Engineer
Based - Ashford, TN24 0LU
Salary- Up to £56,771 inclusive of shift allowance per annum, dependent on experience
Shift - 4 Week Rotating Shift
Engineers thrive on the investigative journey of how things work, how they are made, and why they are successful. Robotic repetition in a box-ticking pigeon-hole role isn’t for you; instead, you’re driven by a passion for learning and the pride from progressive problem-solving. This is a Multi-Skilled Engineer Role that empowers you to make a difference, rather than giving you a list of instructions.
Premier Foods is a flagship industry player and own big-name brands such as Bisto, Paxo and Batchelors. In joining us, you’ll be part of an established and progressive business that’s achieved steady financial growth during the past five years and continually invest into our manufacturing sites.
We recognise and embrace the important role Multi-Skilled Engineers play in our Business, understanding, root causing and eliminating issues, not just patching them. You are vital to the continuous improvement journey that optimises machine reliability using creative thinking to understand and put into practice, proactive RCM and CBM principles, working diligently with an eye for detail to execute effective end to end Planned Maintenance.
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Interested in…?
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Proactive maintenance and inspection work, and continuous improvement.
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Using creative CBM solutions to improve PM performance.
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Exposure to a rich variety of engineering equipment and processes
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Automation experience; exposure to cutting-edge equipment and machinery
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Working with a collaborative approach between all departments
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Using a modern SMART Factory live interactive data capture and output system.
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Career progression routes – into leadership, reliability or systems Engineering functions
As a Multi-Skilled Engineer at our Ashford site, you’ll be part of a team, reporting directly to an Engineering Team Leader on each shift. This role is not about sticky-plaster fixing and short-term greasing; at Premier Foods, you’ll be using your engineering mindset and passion to robustly execute and enhance maintenance plans, investigate problems, and be part of a culture that improves equipment reliability.
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Do You have…?
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A completed, Engineering multi-skilled apprenticeship OR at least five years of hands-on experience
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A relevant industry qualification, such as an NVQ L3, BTEC, City & Guilds, or above
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Previous experience from an FMCG background.
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An openminded, can-do approach and work ethic.
What we can offer you:
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Support and training to build a successful career
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Contributory company pension scheme with Life assurance
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25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays
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A range of benefits including an employee discount scheme, colleague shop and onsite subsidised canteen
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Sharesave Scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and occupational health support
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