Multi Skilled Engineer

Based in Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF - The home of Mr Kipling
Salary - circa £65,000 per annum including shift premium
Permanent, Full time (4 on 4 off - 2 days, 2 nights)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Barnsley site for a Multi-skilled Engineer to work on our 4 on/4off shift pattern, working 2 days & 2 nights.

The successful candidate will have both electrical and mechanical skills and will be required to undertake the following:

• To efficiently fault find, repair, maintain and improve a variety of cake manufacturing equipment across site.
• To carry out assigned or self-directed engineering tasks.
• To provide an innovative proactive engineering support service to the site based on skill, experience, and initiative.
• To support the engineering and manufacturing functions ensuring maximum utilisation of engineering equipment in order to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency within the company safety, quality & environmental policies.
• To implement maintenance activities, ensuring that the manufacturing team achieve full compliance to the production plan, by minimising engineering downtime.
• To help transform the engineering maintenance strategy from a breakdown philosophy to a Right First Time, proactive philosophy.
• To heavily support and coach the effective development of engineers in their up-skilling on automation equipment across their lines.
• To positively change the performance and efficiency of new, and existing, automated machinery through continuous improvement techniques in software developments.

What we need from you:

• ONC/HNC in Engineering discipline or similar i.e Electrical/Electronic
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Be well motivated and have the determination to develop your skills further within the Engineering team.
• Previous problem-solving experience
• Use of CMMS for reporting engineering activities

What we offer in return

• Salary circa £65,000 per annum (including shift premium)
• Up to 7.5% pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Staff discount shop on site
• Free onsite parking
• Access to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing Benefits
• Sharesave Scheme
• Other salary sacrifice benefits 

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.