Position Title:Multi-skilled Engineer - Hull

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:43821

Multi-Skilled Engineers - Hull

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.

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Were always on the lookout for brilliant engineers. Even when we dont have a live vacancy we want to hear from talented multi-skilled engineers who are ready to make their mark. So if youve got the skills and youre ready for your next challenge dont wait - send us your details and when the right opportunity comes up well already know your name.

About working in Engineering at McCain.

Our manufacturing plants run around the clock producing some of the UKs most loved food products - and our engineers are the heartbeat of everything we do. From the moment potatoes arrive at our factory gates to the finished product heading out the door our engineering teams keep every stage of that process moving safely efficiently and reliably.

This isnt a role where you clock in fix one thing and clock off. Our plants are complex fast-moving environments where no two shifts are ever the same. Youll be working across mechanical and electrical disciplines responding to both planned and unplanned maintenance driving continuous improvement and playing a real part in keeping production running at its best.

With automation on the rise staying ahead is non-negotiable - and our engineers are right at the sharp end of that challenge. If you thrive under pressure love problem-solving and want to feel genuinely proud of what you do this is the environment for you.

What kinds of roles do we typically recruit for

We recruit at all levels of engineering from skilled craftspeople through to team leaders and chargehands. Whether youre a hands-on engineer or someone whos ready to step into a leadership position and bring a team with you we want to hear from you. Roles vary across our sites in terms of shift patterns and specific focus areas - but all share the same core: technical excellence safety-first thinking and a drive to keep our plants performing at their very best.

What youll typically be doing.

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the manufacturing site keeping plant and equipment running reliably and safely
• Diagnosing faults quickly and effectively - getting to root cause and putting lasting fixes in place
• Working closely with production teams to make sure standards are always being met and any issues are communicated clearly and promptly
• Contributing to and leading continuous improvement activity finding smarter faster better ways to do things
• Using and updating our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to maintain accurate records of all work completed
• Supporting lean manufacturing principles and helping embed best practice across the team
• Working safely at all times taking personal responsibility for your own wellbeing and that of everyone around you
• At more senior levels: organising and prioritising shift workloads providing technical support to the team and ensuring contractors are inducted and working safely on site

What youll need to be successful.

Were looking for Multi-Skilled Engineers - people who are as comfortable with a mechanical challenge as they are with an electrical one. Youll already know what it takes to keep a manufacturing plant moving so we wont labour the obvious. But heres what well be looking for:

Qualifications (or equivalent):

• NVQ Level 2/3 BTEC Level 3 or City & Guilds Part 3 in a relevant engineering discipline one of these is essential
• A time-served apprenticeship essential
• HNC or National Certificate (ONC) in a relevant discipline desirable
• IOSH or NEBOSH certificate desirable

Experience & knowledge:

• Proven experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong fault-finding skills across both electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and PLC fault finding desirable
• Understanding of modern maintenance techniques and lean manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation and safe systems of work
• Experience using a CMMS or similar maintenance management tool

Skills & behaviours:

• Genuinely multi-skilled confident working across disciplines
• A natural problem solver who acts on their own initiative
• Strong communicator who can explain technical information clearly to both engineering and operational colleagues
• Able to work at pace without cutting corners organised prioritised and calm under pressure
• A team player who lifts others around them not just themselves
• Computer literate comfortable with Microsoft Windows and Office applications

Benefits.

Although we do encourage you to taste the goods youll be pleased to know we dont pay you in chips. Our engineering salaries are competitive within the local area and we can share the details once youve applied. Alongside your salary youll enjoy:

• An excellent salary sacrifice pension scheme where well contribute double what you do up to a maximum of 12% of your pay
• 25 days annual leave from day one plus bank holidays (increasing with service) with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• Medicash health cash plan claim money back on everyday healthcare costs including dental optical and physiotherapy with 24/7 virtual GP access and mental health support
• Life insurance cover providing peace of mind for you and your family
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay because the moments that matter outside of work matter to us too
• TELUS Health employee and family assistance programme including a 24/7 confidential counselling line legal and financial guidance and a range of employee discounts
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• A paid Chips In Volunteering Day giving you the chance to make a positive difference in your community

And because youre joining a global business your career opportunities dont stop at the factory gate. Whether you want to deepen your technical expertise move into leadership or explore opportunities internationally well back your growth. With ambitious plans for the future theres plenty of scope to develop your career with us.

About McCain.

Click here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership Principles.

At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve results. We are customer obsessed curious and driven. We think big act like owners and bring out the best in our people. We foster trust and inclusion create space for healthy debate and commit to decisions together. These arent just words on a wall theyre how we show up every day.

The McCain Experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

Ready to register your interest

Even if we dont have a live role right now wed love to hear from you. Submit your CV and a brief note about the type of engineering role youre looking for and well be in touch when something comes up that fits.

We are McCain.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family:Engineering & Technical

Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Hull

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