Job Overview
We are seeking a time-served, electrically qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer to support operations within a fast-paced FMCG / food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high-speed production and packaging equipment, ensuring maximum uptime, food safety compliance, and continuous improvement across site operations.

Salary: TBD at point of interview (Remuneration in the region of £42,000 to £46,000 Depending on experience).

Shift based: 3 shift rotating.

Overtime/ weekend work available

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance & Repair
Perform complex electrical fault finding and repairs on production and packaging machinery

Mechanical Maintenance

Carry out mechanical maintenance on conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and packaging equipment, including row aligners, horizontal form, fill and seal.
Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in automated production lines
Replace and service bearings, belts, chains, and other wear components

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

Execute PPM schedules to minimise downtime and ensure equipment reliability
Support asset care and continuous improvement strategies

Reactive Maintenance

Respond rapidly to breakdowns in a high-volume production environment
Diagnose and resolve faults efficiently to reduce downtime and product loss

Compliance & Safety

Adhere to strict health & safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Ensure compliance with electrical standards (e.g. BS 5266) and site regulations
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance
Follow hygiene protocols including working in clean or controlled environments

Documentation

Accurately log all maintenance work within a CMMS system
Complete shift reports and support audit requirements (e.g. BRC / food safety audits)
Diagnose faults on control panels, single-phase and three-phase systems
Work with PLC-controlled systems (e.g. fault finding on automated lines, sensors, and instrumentation)
Maintain drives, motors, and control systems used in high-speed manufacturing

Essential Qualifications:

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent)
18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations
Proven experience in electrical fault finding within FMCG or food manufacturing environments
Apprentice trained (desirable)

Skills & Proficiencies:

Multi-skilled ability: Strong electrical bias with good mechanical knowledge
Technical expertise: Experience with PLC systems, sensors, motors, and drives in automated environments
Proactive mindset: Ability to identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Attention to hygiene & quality: Understanding of food safety standards and working within strict hygiene controls
Safety focused: Strong commitment to safe systems of work and risk assessment

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Experience with high-speed packaging machinery (e.g. fillers, wrappers, labellers)
IPAF or PASMA certification
Experience with CMMS systems
Full, clean UK driving licence

Employee Benefits

Free On-Site Parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
Canteen
Pension Scheme
Bereavement policy

“We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments to apply or attend an interview, please let us know”.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £42,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme

Work Location: In person

Baronie formally know as OP Chocolate jobs

Time-Served Electrically Qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer (FMCG / Food Manufacturing)