Electrically bias Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer The Electrically bias Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer role is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Engineer to join our team of 24 engineers and be part of an exciting period of change and business growth. We are looking to introduce cutting edge technology into our existing factory but also have plans in place to build a new world class regenerative food manufacturing factory to enhance our current operation. We are looking for a qualified Engineer who would like to join us in this new chapter. If you have an Electrical bias and would like to work in an environment where there will be change, innovation, a genuine commitment to sustainability and you want to strive for excellence we would like to hear from you. The role will involve continuous improvement and you will be responsible for the planned maintenance, repair and performance improvement of the manufacturing equipment. This role is a permanent night shift, working Sunday to Thursday or Monday to Friday nights. Apetito is the UK’s leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors serving more than 1,300 care homes, health care and education settings. Our meals are expertly crafted by our dieticians and chefs, and then frozen to lock in the goodness. Wiltshire Farm Foods, our sister company, is the UK’s largest ready meal supplier cooking and delivering over 330 different delicious frozen ready meals across the UK. Ensure all site assets are maintained to a high standard and meet sites requirements and are always available. To ensure optimum performance of the manufacturing plants and equipment at best value cost and effective use of resource. Execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities to agreed standards, ensuring safe working at all times. Positively affect plant reliability through practical intervention on improvement activities, maintenance procedures and on plant stoppages Ensure a robust and clearly communicated safe system of work is applied for all activities that you undertake - properly risk assessed. To deliver on relevant Engineering Key Performance Indicators Contribute to the development of existing and new standards for key items of equipment and facilities. To ensure engineering stock control on all parts used - booked out and accounted for correctly within the required systems. Coach, train and give understanding to production colleagues to achieve continual improvements in equipment knowledge/performance. Act with integrity always to build a culture of professional engineering and proactive equipment-focussed continuous improvement skills. To learn about the installation, set up and maintenance of new equipment to ensure performance is optimised and that learnings are shared with colleagues in the wider Engineering and Manufacturing teams. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies and take a pro-active role in the continuing improvements in Engineering safety standards. Ability to carry out complex fault finding and robust countermeasure implementation Ability to identify and implement continuous improvement ideas to improve operational performance & sustainability. To be an agent for change, being prepared to attend training / learning opportunities to learn about new technology and innovation in the food manufacturing industry. Ensure a high level of efficiency through excellent communications with colleagues in Engineering and Manufacturing Ensure all food safety standards are met within the Engineering operations. Flexible approach to working hours when required Lead by example. Essential Recognised Electrical Maintenance Engineering experience & Qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above Good understanding of Health & Safety Regulations ,RA, LOTOTO,PUWER, Recognised experience in Mechanical & Electrical Fault finding with and without drawings A working knowledge of PLC, HMI systems, and servo drives Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings Basic Health & Safety qualifications and/or able to demonstrate equivalent experience, IOSH Attention to detail CMMS systems experience Collaborative approach to team-working GMP, Inventory management, Strong improvement reporting and communication Desirable Previous food manufacturing experience. Company Benefits Competitive salary - accredited Living Wage employer 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year Discretionary annual bonus scheme Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4% Life assurance scheme x2 annual salary Subsidised canteen Free parking Free turkey or voucher at Christmas apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts As a family-owned business, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of. We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well-being for all our customers. We are driven by a passion for service and dedicated to feeding some of the UK’s most vulnerable people. We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040. Our ethical standards are recognised by the ETI and we are an accredited Living Wage employer. Learn more about apetito’s commitment to a more sustainable future. We embrace inclusion, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our commitment to making a real difference extends to customers, communities, and staff and we're on a mission to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential.