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Shift Engineer


Company : Valeo Foods UK


Location : Preston, England


Created : 2026-03-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettles bold crunch to Rowses natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UKs largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.As a business, were on a journey of transformation. Were strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. Its an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britains most loved brands.Job DescriptionMulti-skilled Engineer - BlackburnPanama ShiftAre you an experienced Multi-skilled Engineer looking for a new challenge? Look no further! Valeo Foods, a manufacturer of some of the UKs best loved snacks and confectionery, is looking for a new member of the team!What you'll be doing:Efficient diagnosis and correction of electrical and mechanical faults site-wideInstallation and commissioning of all new and repaired machinery and equipmentAssist manufacturing with machinery adjustments, changeovers and set upMachine performance improvements and reduction of downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiativesDaily responsible utilising the CMMS system as applicable:The daily reporting of breakdownsComplete all assigned PPM & corrective activitiesPrioritisation of repair work based on business prioritiesUnderstanding failure root cause analysis experience of FMECASupporting External ContractorsTechnical support for production when requiredTo maintain the highest standards in housekeeping, adopting a clean as you go policyTo maintain the highest standards in completing paperwork and CMMS entries ensuring the quality of information is clear and concise.Supporting with Capital Projects development and implementation.Support the CI culture and related projects across the engineering and Production departmentQualificationsKnowledge / Skills / ExperienceRelevant engineering qualification minimum Level 3Able to prove competency in all forms of isolation, electrical safety and safe panel entryExperience of FMCG operationsPC Literate (thereby able to use computer-based maintenance systems)FlexibilityHealth and Safety drivenYou will be:An /"out of the box/" thinker who isn't afraid to share a /"light bulb/" moment!Health and Safety driven.Willing and able to work both independently and as part of a close team.Additional InformationJoin Our Team:If you're ready to challenge the norm, inspire others, and make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become part of the Valeo Foods UK team and take your career to the next level.JBRP1_UKTJ