Multi-skilled Shift Engineer

Nestle

Multi-skilled Shift Engineer maintaining machine condition and driving operational improvement at Nestlé Purina. Collaborating with teams to enhance productivity and uphold quality standards.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeSudbury • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £57,551 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the basic condition of the machines within your line and perform improvement activities, as well as repairing breakdowns.
Drive a safe culture and eliminate safety risks within the workplace.
Ensure that all products are manufactured according to quality standards.
Drive continuous excellence and improvements in key operational business processes throughout manufacturing.
Collaborate with the Autonomous Working Groups (AWG-production teams) to drive improvements using tools such as inspections, abnormalities identification, centerlining, breakdown analysis, and preventive and predictive maintenance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to apprenticeship level NVQ 3 or hold a recognised engineering qualification in both mechanical and electrical engineering.
A passion for continuous improvement and the ability to implement enhancements in processes.
Knowledge of planned preventative asset maintenance practices.
Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and problem-solving methodologies.
Understanding of lean manufacturing tools, including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Proven mechanical comprehension and awareness of food safety and food handling standards.
Ability to understand and adhere to strict hygiene rules and safety compliance standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution
Potential, discretionary annual bonus
Generous holiday entitlement
A focus on professional development and growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringplanned preventative maintenanceroot cause analysisproblem-solving methodologieslean manufacturingTotal Productive Maintenancebreakdown analysispreventive maintenancequality standards

Soft Skills

continuous improvementcollaborationsafety cultureprocess enhancementattention to detailproblem-solvingcommunicationadaptabilityteamworkhygiene compliance

Certifications

NVQ 3engineering qualification