Job Description: Multi-Skilled Engineer (p.m Shift)
Location
Sittingbourne
Salary
£ up to £43,983.82 (£1k shift allowance on Engineer rate)
Hours
Monday – Friday 3pm -11pm
On-Call rota will be every 6 or 8 weeks- Additional Pay
Purpose
Our busy, large-scale Kitchens run around the clock with a wide variety of production equipment and site services plant in constant use, to help us create our remarkable food. As part of the Engineering Team, you’ll play a vital role in keeping everything running smoothly during the p.m shift, ensuring fast and effective breakdown response, repair, and the support of planned maintenance work.
Key Responsibilities
- Work safely and compliantly, following the company’s Culture of Care*, safety standards, and Values.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns using fault finding skills to identify corrective actions, ensuring effective repairs to reduce downtime and prevent repeat failures.
- Carry out physical and visual checks of on-site equipment and deliver a programme of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
- Support Production teams by addressing equipment and machinery issues, maintaining close working relationships with Engineering and Production Team Members.
- Liaise with third-party contractors when required, ensuring works are completed to the relevant standard and in line with company Health & Safety policies.
- Provide clear communication and updates to the Engineering Team and Engineering Managers.
- Demonstrate flexibility, undertaking a variety of engineering tasks as needed to support a 24-hour operation, including participation in the call-out process and occasional cover of the Night Shift Engineer when required
- Complete additional tasks within the remit of the role, as requested by the business.
Safety
- Personally demonstrate safe behaviour at all times, working in full compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
- Collaborate with Kitchen Teams to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
Knowledge & Experience
- Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship with NVQ, National Certificate, or City & Guilds qualifications.
- Practical electrical and mechanical engineering skills, ideally gained within food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. (Knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety is desirable.)
- Hands-on experience across a range of equipment, such as:
- Food production and packaging machinery
- Sealing, labelling, and weighing systems
- Metal detection systems
- Refrigeration and steam generation systems
- General site services and utilities plant
- Good understanding of Safe Systems of Work, with evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Ability to follow processes, procedures, and maintenance plans effectively.
- Strong communication skills with working knowledge of IT systems.
If you tick most of these boxes but not all—don’t stress. We’re all about potential.
Excellent Benefits including
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free flu jabs
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Work from home
What Cook is About
We’re a proudly independent, family-owned B Corp, which basically means we care. A lot. About our food. About our people. And about doing the right thing—even when it’s not the easy thing.
Our vision for COOK has always been that we are a place where EVERYONE is welcome. We want everyone to feel like they belong at COOK. We all have different roles, different abilities and different personalities. By collaborating we can do remarkable things. Whatever your story, if you would like to grow with COOK.
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Multi-Skilled Engineer in Sittingbourne employer: Cookfood
At COOK, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow. Located in Fulham, our shop leader role not only provides competitive pay and generous benefits like paid breaks and staff discounts but also fosters a supportive environment that prioritises personal development and community engagement. Join us in creating remarkable experiences for our customers while being part of a B-Corp-certified business that truly cares about its people and the planet.
