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MULTI-SKILLED ENGINEERS | VISA SPONSORSHIP CONSIDERED | CHICHESTER FOOD PARK | AMAZING BENEFITS | SALARY £45,000 - £53,284 | SHIFT ALLOWANCE

Join us here at Nature’s Way Foods as we continue to grow. Reporting to our Engineering Department Manager and Site Engineering Manager, you’ll become part of a fantastic team responsible for managing and maintaining some of the latest production technology in the food industry. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy keeping cutting-edge equipment performing at its best, we’d love to hear from you.

What you get from us:

• Salary between £45,000 - £53,284 dependent on experience
• VISA sponsorship for the right candidate
• Health cash plan and life assurance/enhanced pension
• Online GP access
• Flexible benefits: gym discounts, long service awards, and enhanced family leave
• Free English lessons & a £3,000 training investment from day one

What you’ll do:

• Day-to-day maintenance and improvement of plant, assets, and services.
• Use of engineering departmental systems and processes effectively.
• Ensure all work complies with food and H&S standards.
• Ensure completion of PPM tasks and formulation of improved maintenance practices.
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults promptly.
• Proactively identify and eliminate faulty processes.
• Uphold and exceed standards of product quality and GMP.
• Play an active role in the shift and be the go-to person on shift.
• Be aware of budget and stock control, maintaining shift paperwork.
• Ensure buildings, plant & equipment are safe in design & operation.
• Complete shift metrics and escalate appropriate action to the engineering manager.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Manufacturing experience (desirable)
• A good level of either Electrical or Mechanical knowledge (or both) plus a willingness to train and learn further in these areas
• Possesses relevant engineering qualifications, minimum of level 3 engineering NVQ or equivalent
• Ability to work at pace to complete tasks
• A good team player and likes to work in a collaborative manner
• Ability to communicate engineering matters across all departments when necessary
• Good analytical problem-solving approach and numerical capability
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• IT literate
• Familiar with the use of CMMS (Computerised maintenance Management System)

Who are we?

Natures Way Foods is a leading manufacturer of fresh salads, coleslaw, and food-to-go products for major UK retailers. With a diverse workforce speaking 39 languages and four manufacturing sites producing over 400 million units each year, we're growing fast and offer real opportunities for career progression.

Our vision is to lead the future of fresh food through quality, innovation, and care for our customers, people, communities, and planet. We’re proud of our inclusive culture and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Interested in joining?

If you require us to make any reasonable adjustments to support you with this interview process, please let us know directly and we will be happy to discuss alternative options with you.

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