Valeo Foods
Multi-skilled Engineer - Nights

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Company Description
At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.
Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.
As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.
Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands.
Job Description
Multi-skilled Engineer - nights (Sunday to Thursday)
Are you an experienced Multi-skilled Engineer who thrives on working independently and solving problems when it matters most? Are you looking for a role where you can take ownership of engineering performance throughout the night shift?
Valeo Foods, a manufacturer of some of the UK’s best-loved snacks and confectionery, is looking for a Night Shift Multi-skilled Engineer to join our team.
Working as a key member of the night shift, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our production operation running safely and efficiently. You’ll be the go-to engineering support overnight, responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned and corrective maintenance, supporting production and identifying opportunities to improve machine reliability and reduce downtime.
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What you'll be doing:
- Take ownership of engineering support throughout the night shift, responding quickly to electrical and mechanical breakdowns and minimising production downtime.
- Carry out reactive repairs, PPM and corrective maintenance across the site.
- Support Production with machinery adjustments, changeovers, set-up and technical fault-finding.
- Identify recurring issues and drive improvements in machine reliability, performance and downtime.
- Accurately record breakdowns, maintenance activities and parts usage through the CMMS system.
- Prioritise engineering work based on production and business requirements.
- Carry out root cause analysis and support FMECA and Continuous Improvement activities.
- Support external contractors and Capital Projects where required.
- Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, housekeeping and engineering documentation.
- Provide clear and effective handovers to the incoming engineering team, highlighting outstanding issues and follow-up actions.
Qualifications
Knowledge / Skills / Experience
- Relevant engineering qualification, minimum Level 3.
- Proven experience as a multi-skilled engineer within an FMCG/manufacturing environment.
- Competent in all forms of isolation, electrical safety and safe panel entry.
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
- Experience working autonomously and making effective engineering decisions with minimal supervision.
- PC literate, with the ability to confidently use computer-based maintenance/CMMS systems.
- Ability to prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure during production breakdowns.
- Flexible approach to working hours and shift requirements.
- Strong commitment to Health & Safety.


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You will be:
- Self-motivated and confident working independently, particularly when dealing with breakdowns and engineering challenges overnight.
- A practical, "out of the box" thinker who isn't afraid to share a "light bulb" moment.
- Calm and methodical when working under pressure.
- Production-focused, with a strong understanding of the impact engineering downtime can have on the wider business.
- A strong communicator who can provide clear updates and effective shift handovers.
- Health & Safety driven, with a commitment to doing things the right way every time.
- Willing and able to work as part of a close engineering team while taking ownership of your responsibilities on the night shift.
Additional Information
Join Our Team: If you're ready to challenge the norm, inspire others, and make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become part of the Valeo Foods UK team and take your career to the next level.
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