About Us

Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing nutrition success stories. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] creates world-class nutrition for every stage of life — from Kendamil infant and toddler formula to Kendalife adult nutrition. We’re a family-owned, purpose-driven business with big global ambitions.

The Role

We are recruiting Mechanical Engineers who will be responsible for meeting production needs in regard to engineering issues and breakdowns. This is a full time role based at our headquarters in Kendal. You will be expected to follow a 4-on, 4-off shift rotation. Day shifts run from 06:00 to 18:30, and night shifts from 18:00 to 06:30. No night shifts are scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform reactive and proactive maintenance on a variety of process equipment.
• Carry out regular maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, where directed.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns across a range of equipment to provide minimal downtime.
• Support Team Leaders and Production to facilitate production efficiency.
• Maintain documentation to provide historical records of breakdowns and PPMs.
• Ensure all required paperwork is kept maintained and up to date.
• Operate in a safe manner adhering to Health & Safety best practice, ensuring at all times, any risk to self and others, is kept to a minimum.
• Complying with safety procedures including but not limited to: adopting safe working practices, wearing the required protective clothing and use of safety equipment appropriate to the role.

What You’ll Need

• NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Engineering Maintenance or Manufacture.
• The job requires a time served engineer / fitter.
• Strong organisation and communication skills and the ability to work within a multi-disciplined team environment of varying levels of technical experience.
• Knowledge / Experience of working with controls, analysing faults, and providing solutions.
• Experience of both reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to operational requirements.
• Some knowledge/training in electrics and hydraulics would be an advantage.
• Self-motivated and be able to work with limited instruction.

What You’ll Get From Us

The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a young talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate customers. We offer to all our employees:

• 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), pro rata to start date and FTE.
• Pension Scheme by Aegon, the Employer will match contributions up to a maximum of 5%.
• Free health cash plan.
• Free Gym Membership*.
• Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary after 6 months of service.
• EAP Programme.
• New parents enjoy up to £350 worth of Kendamil products (excluding Stage 1 formula)*.
• Employee Referral Scheme*.

*Further details are available from the HR department.

How to Apply

If this sounds like a role for you, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] with your CV and a note on why you’re right for the job — we can’t wait to meet you!