Engineer

*[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Home of the Happy Egg Company*

[Employer hidden] is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, [Employer hidden] owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand *the Happy Egg co.*, Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.

In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 14:30 – 23:00

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Salary: £44,500 - £46,000

Location: Gainsborough

We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our Engineering team. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced production environment, where you’ll play a key part in maintaining equipment performance, improving reliability, and ensuring high standards of health & safety.

You’ll work closely with both Engineering and Production teams, supporting daily operations while driving continuous improvement across the site.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responding to equipment breakdowns and minimising downtime
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing
• Supporting installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment
• Working with production teams to improve efficiency, reduce breakdowns, and enhance machine performance
• Managing permits to work, risk assessments, and contractor activities
• Maintaining accurate engineering and compliance documentation
• Supporting Health & Safety initiatives and ensuring full compliance at all times
• Monitoring and improving engineering systems, including the PPM (Shire) system
• Identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions with the Engineering Manager
• Communicating effectively across teams, including clear shift handovers

What We’re Looking For

• Electrically qualified (City & Guilds / BTEC Level 3 or equivalent)
• 18th Edition (or willing to work towards)
• Multi-skilled with a willingness to support mechanical work
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferred)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good IT skills (MS Word/Excel)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable (training can be provided)

• IOSH Managing Safely
• IPAF (3a & 3b)
• Confined Space training
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, or welding

What You’ll Bring

• A team-focused approach with strong collaboration skills
• Ownership and accountability for your work
• A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to work under pressure
• A structured and organised way of working
• A commitment to continuous improvement and high standards

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture with a focus on continuous improvement

What can we offer you?

• Free hot drinks on shift
• Service Awards
• Enhanced paternity and maternity
• Free life insurance
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
• Discounted eggs and chicken
• A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
• Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Eye Test every two years
• Discounted mobile phone contracts
• Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
• Wellness programme
• Employee Charity Matching Scheme

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.