Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer

We offer a great reward package that includes: 

• Annual salary of £49,800 for shift working, plus premium overtime rates  
• Shift Pattern: 24/7 shift pattern - 4 on 4 off continuous shift pattern, 12 hour shifts, days and nights. Average of 42 hours per week 

• Five weeks annual leave 
• Subsidised canteen 
• Continuous development and training 
• Opportunity of bonuses and performance related rewards 

Ambrosia, here in Lifton, Devon, is a thriving, friendly and very welcoming environment to work and we’re currently looking to increase our maintenance engineering teams. This is a modern, highly automated and technologically advanced site that is poised to improve further our plant and equipment, and we need exceptional engineers to help us successfully achieve this. Working closely with the Senior Shift Engineer, successful applicants will take responsibility for delivering a high-quality Engineering service. 

You should apply if you: 

• Love working as part of a forward thinking highly skilled team 
• Are accurate in your daily tasks and duties, paying great attention to detail 
• Are committed to high standards of work, with a “fix it first time” attitude 
• Want to work in a role where you are trained and developed and get the opportunity to work in a variety of teams and roles 

• Are open to learn new things as you can be involved in basic engineering and quality tasks 
• Are looking to be rewarded well and recognised for your contribution 

We’re looking for people that can: 

• Contribute to the successful running of the production operation, helping us meet and beat our daily plans 
• Maintain all site equipment and facilities to the highest standard by ensuring safe working practices are adhered to at all times 

• Undertake planned & reactive maintenance work of both mechanical and electrical requirements within agreed timescales and to a high standard ensuring machine/process up-time meets business requirements 
• Rapidly diagnose and resolve both mechanical, electrical plus basic control and instrumentation fault 
• Complete a full range of maintenance activities across the entire installed asset base within the area that you are deployed in 
• Continuously work to improve performance to deliver site efficiency and performance standards 

The right people will… 

• Strong multi-engineering skills (essentially mechanical and electrical) and qualifications 
• Be electrically qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 with experience 
• Good mechanical and electrical knowledge 
• BTEC/ONC/HNC is desirable 
• Experience with PLC/VSDs/Inverters  

• Experience of 3ph motors, pumps and control systems 
• Experience of pneumatic systems and controls  
• Ability to work calmly and effectively ensuring safety first 
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Previous experience in a fast-paced engineering environment would be a distinct advantage 

• Be able to work effectively with minimum supervision and within a team environment 

What we can offer you: 

• Competitive salary c£49,800 per annum 
• Great working conditions and breaks 

• Contributory company pension scheme with Life assurance 
• Five weeks equivalent Holiday plus bank holidays 
• A range of staff benefits including an employee discount scheme, staff shop and onsite subsidised canteen 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Continual Professional Development alongside in-house training and access to corporate training as part of the Premier Foods Group 

Apply today and start your Ambrosia career! 

Closing date: Monday 18th March 2024

A waitlist will be kept should we receive more suitable applicants than we do vacancies. 

A great British food company 

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.

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.