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Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer
Location: Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn)
Shift Pattern: 3 shift rotation (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am - rotating weekly) + Weekend Call Out
Company Overview
Our client is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. The group employs more than 14,000 people across 44 factories globally.
In the UK, our client consists of approximately 2,300 colleagues across seven factory locations and the Slough HQ. They produce popular snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells, and popchips.
The Role
As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will be an integral member of the Engineering function at the Butterkist popcorn factory. You will provide comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and maintenance engineering services to safely sustain and improve production operating efficiencies in line with the continued growth of the business.
Salary: £45,240 per annum
Key Responsibilities

Repair and maintain production and ancillary equipment, property, and facilities to minimize downtime and meet production process requirements.
Create PPM schedules, maintain accurate maintenance records, and complete data entry within appropriate timescales.
Act as host for contractors on site, ensuring all necessary documentation is available and completed, and safe working practices are agreed upon before work commences.
Respond to production requests for engineering assistance and monitor visual management boards to address flagged items.
Work with production teams to improve their knowledge of equipment, enabling them to quickly identify and resolve problems or refer them as needed.
Follow policies and procedures in conjunction with the food quality management system and retailer-specific technical standards.
Play an active role in health and safety, identifying hazards and risks, and ensuring all health and safety procedures and safe working practices are followed at all times.Machinery/Equipment Used

Bagging machines
Multihead weighers / check weighers
Pick and Place robots
Automated case packing machinery
Industrial oil popping and frying machinesBenefits

Bonus scheme
Medicash Health cash plan
Private Healthcare (dependent on grade)
Pension Plan – matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) including life assurance and income protection
25 days holiday plus additional holiday for 5-year service
Annual salary review
MyGym Discounts
Cancer Care
Holiday Buy (up to an additional 5 days per year)
Career Break
Cycle to Work scheme
Company Sick Pay (once eligible)
Employee Assistance Programme
Digital GP
Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion
Access to an online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions, and information platform with access to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing information and toolsInclusive Culture
We aim to foster a diverse, family-like culture where everyone can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. Our I&D program focuses on Culture, Leadership, Recruitment, and Equitable Progression. We operate an inclusive recruitment process to attract diverse talent and educate hiring managers on bias. Additionally, we run a comprehensive program addressing various diversity topics to promote an inclusive workplace. Join our client to be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values individuality and promotes growth.
We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the process more accessible for you or if you have any special requirements.
Essential Skills & Experience

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering
Mechanical or Electrical experience
Demonstrable experience gained within a food manufacturing environment is ideal