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Company description:
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.
Job description:
Ambrosia Creamery, PL16 0BB
Salary: £57,234 per annum + overtime
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (alternating days & nights)
We are looking for a skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join our engineering team at the Ambrosia Creamery in Lifton, Devon. This role is key to keeping our production lines running efficiently, ensuring our iconic products reach millions of customers every day.
What you’ll be doing:
- Diagnosing, repairing, and preventing equipment faults to minimise downtime
- Carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance across food process, filling, and packing machinery
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, high-performing environment
What we need from you:
- A qualified time served mechanical bias Multi skilled engineer (NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent)
- Familiarity with process and packaging plant (desirable but not essential)
- A proactive and flexible approach with the ability to work effectively on a rotating shift pattern
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary of £57,234 plus overtime opportunities
- 4 on, 4 off rotating days and nights shift pattern
- Comprehensive training, including machine-specific OEM training
- Career development opportunities within Premier Foods
- Additional service days and long-service rewards
- Access to employee benefits including Share Save scheme, Cycle to Work, and more
- Heavily subsidised canteen
- Staff shop with major discounts on the Premier Foods range