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Job Title


Maintenance Engineer


Company : Noble Foods Ltd


Location : Gainsborough, England


Created : 2026-03-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)Noble Foods (Gainsborough Poultry site) | Fast-paced FMCG EnvironmentAre you a hands-on engineer who thrives in a busy production environment? Do you enjoy fault-finding, fixing problems fast, and keeping vital machinery running smoothly? If so, Noble Foods wants you on our engineering team.We're looking for a multi-skilled maintenance engineer with a strong electrical bias and solid mechanical experience to help keep our high-volume poultry processing site operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.The RoleReporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving our production and site services equipment. This is a practical, varied role where no two days are the same.You'll be:Responding quickly to breakdowns and carrying out effective electrical and mechanical fault-findingMaintaining and repairing production machinery including conveyors, evisceration equipment, packing machines, and chillersCompleting planned preventative maintenance and supporting continuous improvementFault-finding on PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, and control panelsCarrying out mechanical work on gearboxes, bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic fabricationWorking closely with production and hygiene teams to minimise downtimeSupporting shutdowns, installations, and site engineering projectsRecording all work accurately using the site CMMSEnsuring all tasks meet strict food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standardsWhat We're Looking ForYou'll be a confident, safety-focused engineer who can think on their feet in a high-volume environment.Essential:Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)Multi-skilled engineer with a strong electrical biasSolid mechanical fault-finding experience in a manufacturing environmentGood working knowledge of PLC fault-finding, motors, inverters, sensors, and control systemsExperience with pneumatics and hydraulicsUnderstanding of permit-to-work, isolation, and lock-off proceduresDesirable:Experience in food, FMCG, or poultry processing environmentsTraining & DevelopmentWe invest in our people. Depending on your experience, you'll receive training in areas such as:Health & Safety (IOSH Working Safely, behavioural safety, hazard reporting)HACCP and food hygieneSafe systems of workManual and mechanical handlingRole-specific technical and process trainingWhat's in It for You?We offer far more than just a competitive salary:Overtime opportunitiesOngoing training and developmentFree hot drinks on shiftFree meal every day in our on-site canteenDiscounted eggs and chickenEnhanced maternity & paternity payFree life insuranceEnhanced sick pay schemePerkbox benefits including monthly freebies from Greggs or Café NeroDigiCare+ access: Digital GP, annual health checks, mental health support & moreDiscounted gym membershipsFree eye test every two yearsDiscounted mobile phone contractsAnnual bonus through our People Partnership (after 6 months)Extra allowances for First Aiders & Mental Health First AidersWellness programme & Employee Charity Matching SchemeCelebration Day – enjoy an extra day off after one year's service to celebrate a life eventJoin UsIf you're an engineer who takes pride in keeping production moving and wants to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and help power the future of Noble Foods, Gainsborough Poultry site.