Multi Skilled Engineer – Mechanical Bias

Company: Premier Foods
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Location: Lifton
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will keep production lines running smoothly at the Ambrosia Creamery, supporting reliable operation of food processing, filling, and packing equipment. You will work within a collaborative engineering team to diagnose faults, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and drive improvements in reliability. The position offers training and development within Premier Foods and a rotating 4 on/4 off shift pattern. You will contribute to a safe, high-performing manufacturing environment and help deliver iconic products to customers. This is an opportunity to apply your mechanical expertise to reduce downtime and enable steady production at scale.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Attendance bonus
  • 4 on, 4 off rotating shift
  • Comprehensive training including OEM training
  • Career development opportunities
  • Staff shop with major discounts

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, repair and prevent equipment faults to minimise downtime
  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across process, filling and packing machinery
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance
  • Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a safe, high-performing environment

Key requirements

  • Qualified time-served mechanical bias multi-skilled engineer (NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent)
  • Proactive and flexible with rotating shift pattern
  • Familiarity with process and packaging plant (desirable)
  • Proactive
  • Flexible
  • Collaborative team player
  • Mechanical bias multi-skilled engineering
  • Maintenance across process and packaging equipment
  • Fault diagnosis and repair

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Posted: October 12th, 2026