Multi Skilled Engineer

Noble Foods Limited • Full-time • Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom • 1d ago

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co.

Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.

In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

🕒 Shift Pattern: 3 week pattern

Week 1 5.00am - 1.30pm

Week 2 6.00am - 2.30pm

Week 3 1.00pm - 9.30pm

💰 Salary: TBC - Between £43,000 - £46,000

What are we looking for?

About the Role

Reporting to the Lead Engineer, you’ll be based at our Thornton Packing centre, playing a critical role in maintaining and improving our automated production environment.

You’ll respond to breakdowns, deliver preventative maintenance, and collaborate with teams across the site to drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Working hours are on a rotating shift pattern (week 1: will be 5am-1.30pm with week 2: 6am-2.30pm and week 3: 1.00pm-9.30pm) Monday to Friday with 30 minutes off for lunch each day.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responding quickly to breakdowns and minimising downtime
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing
Supporting installation and commissioning of new equipment
Driving improvements in OEE, machine performance, and reliability
Working cross-functionally to enhance production standards
Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting audit readiness
Identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical solutions
Championing Health & Safety, GMP, and site hygiene standards

What We’re Looking For

Multi-skilled engineer with Electrical and/or Mechanical qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3+)
Recognised apprenticeship (highly desirable)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in an automated production environment
Experience in FMCG, food, or brewery sectors (preferred)
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
A commitment to continuous improvement and personal development

Our Commitment to Safety & Quality

Safety is at the core of everything we do. From “clean-as-you-go” practices to maintaining audit-ready standards, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient workplace.

Why Join Noble Foods?

Be part of a trusted, family-owned business with over 100 years of heritage
Work with market-leading brands
Recognised as a Top 10 Food & Drink employer
Opportunities for ongoing training and development (IOSH, HACCP, and more)
Work in a modern, automated facility
Play a direct role in improving performance and driving innovation

What can we offer you?

Overtime undertaken is payable at 1.25 of basic rate
Free hot drinks on shift
Service Awards
Enhanced paternity and maternity
Free life insurance
Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
Discounted eggs and chicken
A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
Discounted Gym Memberships
Free Eye Test every two years
Discounted mobile phone contracts
Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
Wellness programme
Employee Charity Matching Scheme

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.

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