Multi Skilled Engineer
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About this role
- Colne
- Engineering
- Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits Package
- 40 Hours per week
- Permanent
- Mainly Monday - Friday with flexibility required
- Closing date: 30 April 2026
- Job reference: 154501
Our sites are ever-demanding, complex and in some cases operate 24 hours a day - so it's vital we have a strong Engineering team who ensure our machines work to the best of their ability. So we can continue to provide great products to our customers, whilst still ensuring speediness. As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Manufacturing site. You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of our machinery and equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency. This is a hands-on role that requires strong technical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly.
Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager your responsibilities will include:
- Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on production equipment, identifying and resolving any potential issues before they cause disruptions
- Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns, diagnose the problem, and perform repairs or coordinate with external specialists when necessary
- Carry out machine adjustments and changeovers to support production line efficiency and minimise downtime
- Monitor and calibrate equipment to ensure accuracy, quality, and safety standards are met
- Collaborate with production teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and provide technical expertise to enhance productivity
- Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, including maintenance schedules, repairs, and spare parts inventory
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Stay updated with industry advancements and new technologies relevant to the role
Why not take a look around one of our Manufacturing sites? Click here.
About you
As well as the ability to work at pace, we're also looking for someone who has:
- Qualifications to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent, ONC mechanical/electrical engineering, BTEC level 3 in mechanical & electrical/electronic engineering)
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in FMCG industry
- Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery, including conveyors, motors, pumps, and packaging equipment
- Proactive approach to maintenance and a commitment to ensuring the highest levels of equipment reliability
- A good understanding of HACCP principles and ideally IEE qualification up to 17th edition wiring regulations would be advantageous
- Excellent communication skills
- Assertiveness with the ability to make decisions on the spot
- A can do attitude and a strong work ethic
In return for your hard work we will offer you:
- Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
- 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us
- Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Subsidised staff canteen
- Free parking
- Market leading pension and life assurance
- Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
- Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
- Long Service Awards
- Optional Payroll charity donations
- Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave
About us
You’ll find a great big welcome here at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.
At [Employer hidden] Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.
We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our [Employer hidden] Group website.
Reward & Benefits
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At [Employer hidden] Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food.
Since we opened our first produce factory, Cutler, in 1976, we’ve been rolling up our sleeves and getting busy. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.
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