Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Lifton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Siemens PLC Electrical Engineering Fault Diagnosis Process Controls Instrumentation Maintenance Troubleshooting

FULL DESCRIPTION

Date: 18 Apr 2026

Location: Lifton, GB

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Ambrosia Creamery, PL16 0BB Salary: £55,000+ per year + overtime Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (alternating days & nights)

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical 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
  • Using your Siemens PLC expertise for programming, troubleshooting, and fault-finding
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, high-performing environment

What we’re looking for

  • A qualified Electrical Engineer (NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent)
  • Knowledge of Siemens PLCs with proven experience in fault diagnosis
  • Familiarity with process controls and instrumentation (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 £55,000+ plus overtime opportunities
  • 4 on, 4 off rotating days and nights shift pattern
  • Comprehensive training, including machine-specific OEM training
  • Career development opportunities within [Employer hidden]
  • Low staff turnover – this vacancy is due to a retirement, not churn

Benefits

  • £55,000+ per year + overtime
  • Attendance bonus
  • 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 [Employer hidden] range

At [Employer hidden] we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.

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