Multi Skilled Engineer Jobs – Nature’s Way Foods, Chichester | £53,284 – UK Visa Sponsorship Available
Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer Job
Employer: Nature’s Way Foods, Chichester Food Park Bognor Road, Chichester, West Sussex, GB, PO20 1NW
Job Type: Full-time
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: £45,000–£53,284
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available
Description
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The Multi Skilled Engineer is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and upgrading manufacturing plant, machinery, equipment, and site services at Nature’s Way Foods in Chichester, West Sussex.
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The role involves ensuring that production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably to support the continuous manufacture of high-quality fresh food products.
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The position requires applying electrical and/or mechanical engineering knowledge to diagnose faults, prevent equipment breakdowns, improve maintenance processes, and maintain food safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
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The engineer works closely with the engineering and production teams to minimise downtime, improve operational performance, manage maintenance resources, and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
Responsibilities
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Carry out day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of plant, machinery, equipment, and site services.
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Diagnose equipment faults and implement timely, effective repairs to minimise production downtime.
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Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities and develop improved maintenance procedures.
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Use engineering systems and processes effectively to support maintenance operations.
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Ensure all engineering work complies with food safety, health, and safety requirements.
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Maintain and improve product quality, hygiene, and GMP standards.
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Monitor engineering stock, control costs, and complete shift paperwork and reports.
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Track shift performance metrics and escalate significant issues to engineering management.
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Identify inefficient processes, take initiative, and implement improvements.
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Ensure plant, equipment, and operating systems are designed and maintained for safe operation.
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Collaborate with colleagues across engineering and other departments to maintain efficient production operations.
Requirements
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A minimum Level 3 Engineering NVQ or an equivalent engineering qualification.
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A good understanding of electrical or mechanical engineering, or both, with a willingness to undertake further learning and development.
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Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
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Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Good teamwork and collaboration skills.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical engineering issues to other departments.
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Computer literacy and knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
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Ability to follow engineering procedures, maintain accurate records, and comply with food safety and health and safety standards.
Benefits
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Competitive salary: £45,000–£53,284 per year, depending on experience, plus shift allowance as advertised.
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Healthcare support: Health cash plan and online GP access.
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Life assurance: Life insurance and enhanced pension provision.
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Flexible benefits: Gym discounts and long-service awards.
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Family support: Enhanced family leave arrangements.
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Training and development: £3,000 investment in training from day one.
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English language support: Free English classes.
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Career development: Opportunities to develop engineering skills and progress within an established food manufacturing business.
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Inclusive workplace: A diverse, multicultural working environment with opportunities to collaborate across teams.
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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