Premier Foods
Multi Skilled Engineer
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Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £59,071 per annum including Shift Allowance
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday – 3 Shift Rotation
Days: 5:45am – 2:00pm
Afternoons: 1:45pm – 10:00pm
Nights: 9:45pm – 6:00am
Application Closing Date: 3rd August 2026
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Multi Skilled Engineer to join the engineering team at our Worksop manufacturing site.
As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting our manufacturing operations by providing effective engineering and technical support, ensuring maximum equipment availability and optimal line performance. Working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, you will carry out both reactive and preventative maintenance activities while driving continuous improvement across the site.
You will be responsible for minimising downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting production teams to achieve operational targets safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of manufacturing equipment.
- Efficiently fault find, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical issues.
- Support manufacturing operations to maximise equipment utilisation and minimise downtime.
- Carry out assigned and self-directed engineering tasks.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machine performance and reliability.
- Support and optimise automated machinery, including PLC, SCADA, and HMI-controlled systems.
- Complete risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
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About You
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Time-served engineering apprenticeship.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Sound understanding of Health & Safety practices.
Desirable
- Experience working within a multi-skilled engineering environment.
- Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial control systems.
- Food manufacturing or FMCG experience.
- Experience of continuous improvement techniques.
- IOSH Working Safely qualification.
- 17th or 18th Edition qualification.
What We Offer
At Premier Foods, we know that great people make great products. That's why we offer a competitive rewards package alongside genuine opportunities for personal and professional development.
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- Competitive salary of £59,071 per annum including shift allowance
- Company pension scheme with life assurance
- Five weeks' annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
- Excellent working environment with regular breaks
- Employee discount scheme
- On-site subsidised canteen
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, including access to in-house and corporate learning programmes
- The opportunity to build your career with one of the UK's leading food manufacturers
Apply today and become part of the team that keeps Premier Foods moving.
At Premier Foods, we believe in inclusion, authenticity, and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love, or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.
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