Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Role Opportunity: Late Shift Engineer

Location: Vitacress Herbs, Lagness Road, Runcton, Chichester PO20 1LJ

Shift Pattern: 4 shifts per week on a Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 4pm to 2.30am pattern

Salary: Up to £49,600 (including late shift allowance) plus eligibility for our incentive scheme, company and lots of training and development opportunities.

Examples of Engineering team training completed within the last year:

PILZ – 4-day machinery safety – City & Guilds Assured SMC – Pneumatic 2day course PLC Programming – 2-day introduction 18th Edition qualification Tig/Mig Welding – 2-day introduction SMSTS – accredited 5day Site Management Safety Training Scheme And many more..

For our Late Shift Engineer role, do you take pride in keeping people safe and equipment running at its best? Enjoy solving problems and getting production back up and running when things don't go to plan? Have FMCG or manufacturing experience and a recognised electrical engineering qualification? Want to be part of a team that values continuous improvement, development and collaboration?

In this role you'll...

Carry out planned maintenance to keep our equipment performing at its best.
Work with operators, to continuously improve processes and machine efficiencies.
Ensure machinery is safe, reliable and fit for purpose at all times.
Support the Engineering Shift Leader in planning and prioritising maintenance activities.
Maintain accurate engineering records and update maintenance systems.
Follow engineering procedures when carrying out repairs, replacements and equipment modifications.
Investigate faults, identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
Help improve plant reliability, reduce downtime and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Share technical knowledge and support colleagues across engineering and production teams.
Contribute to the development of preventative maintenance programmes and site safety improvements.

You can do this if you have...

Previous experience working within an FMCG, food manufacturing or similar production environment.
A recognised electrical engineering qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment.
A good understanding of engineering safety principles and safe working practices.
The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
A logical and methodical approach to problem solving.
The ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop.
The ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit engineering team

You’ll do this for us…

Minimise downtime and maximise equipment reliability
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Food Safety standards
Drive continuous improvement to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Accurately record maintenance activities to support audits and improvements
Maintain high production and quality standards across the site
Work collaboratively to resolve issues quickly and effectively

Did you know..

We offer fully funded training and development opportunities, including industry-recognised qualifications and courses in maintenance, welding, pneumatic fundamentals, working at height and much more!