MULTI-SKILLED ENGINEERS | Chichester Food Park | Salary: £40,000-£49,000 dependant on experience | Plus Shift Allowance | Amazing Benefits

Natures Way Foods is leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and “food-to-go” for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But there’s lots more to us than the products we make.

Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 326m units per year. Building on previous success, this year is set to be another exceptional year for our organisation. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are expanding our production lines and there is genuine opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the organisation.

Due to rapid year on year growth, we are currently looking for talented Engineers to join our rapidly growing business in Chichester, West Sussex. Reporting into our Engineering Department Manager & Site Engineering Manager, you will join a team of fantastic Engineers that manage and maintain some of the latest production technology within the food industry.

You will already have

• 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)

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day maintenance and improvement of plant, assets, and services
• Effective use of engineering departmental systems and processes
• Ensure all work complies with food and H&S standards
• 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 you get from us:

• Life Assurance
• Employer matched pension
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Colleague discounts, e.g. Gym membership & shopping discounts
• Shift allowance
• Star Awards
• Flexibility in pay frequency each month
• Access to online GP
• Employee assistance programme

What type of people succeed here?

We look for passionate people, with a can-do attitude and an ambition to succeed. We strive to help our people in channelling that passion into everything they do, because your success is our success! We love people who have high standards & lots of ideas, because we are always striving to improve, and we want you to help us do that.

Natures Way is a fun, fast and friendly environment where you will be surrounded by a passionate and dedicated team, who are committed to being the best at fresh. Apply now & join our family