At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our engineering team to maintain and improve biscuit production processes.
- Company: FBC UK, home of iconic biscuit brands like Jammie Dodger and Maryland.
- Benefits: Inclusive culture, training opportunities, and a fun work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that drives innovation in the UK's biscuit industry.
- Qualifications: HNC in engineering preferred; teamwork and problem-solving skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Company Description
We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! We bake the UK's most incredible biscuits. FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations. We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.
We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact. We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves.
About The Role
As a Multi-Skilled Technician you will be working as part of the Engineering Team to provide a timely and effective engineering service to our customer in production whilst ensuring safety, quality and hygiene standards are met. You will carry out planned maintenance activities as scheduled by the maintenance plan contained within the CMMS, attend and repair breakdowns as required, and report all actions carried out and any further actions required.
Main Responsibilities
- You will undertake training as required to further enhance individual’s skills and knowledge so that the level of support to the front line operations remains effective and efficient.
- Train others so that they are able to carry out their expected work duties to the required standards.
- Continuously improve engineering system to eradicate repeat failures.
- Continually develop our engineering services to maximize performance.
- Assist with the delivery of KPI’s in line with assigned business unit objectives (waste, TOS, efficiency, machine uptime).
- Work in partnership with site functions to deliver daily, weekly, monthly, and annual targets.
- Support the creation of a positive working culture through clear and consistent thought processes.
How to be successful in the role and at FBC
- It is preferred that you will be educated to HNC standard (or equivalent) or higher in mechanical or electrical engineering and a proven practitioner of preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, problem solving and continuous improvement skills.
- You will also be familiar with TPM principles including 5S.
- Experience in the use of CMMS (computerised maintenance management systems) is preferred but not essential.
- You will be numerate, literate, flexible, self-motivated and be able to work with minimum supervision and use own initiative.
- Previous experience of working as part of a team is essential.
- Previous Food Manufacturing experience and a basic understanding of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene is desirable, but not essential as training will be given.
- The duties described here are not exhaustive and may be adapted to meet the needs of a changing organisation and therefore is expected to evolve in line with the organisation.
Diversity Statement
FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
Date: 20 May 2026
Location: Livingston, GB
Place of Work: On-Site
Employee Shift: 3 shift rotation Days/Nights/Backs
Engineering Shift Technician employer: Paterson Arran
At FBC UK, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values diversity, innovation, and personal growth. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes and supportive environment, ensuring that every team member can thrive and contribute to our mission of becoming the UK's market leader in biscuit manufacturing. Located in Livingston, our facility fosters a sense of community and collaboration, making it a rewarding place to build a fulfilling career while enjoying the sweet rewards of our iconic brands.
