Job Description

An opportunity has arisen in our Engineering team for a Maintenance Engineer to join us, on our 24/7 shift, reporting into one of our Engineering Duty Managers on a permanent basis.


Our Engineering team is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of all the equipment used to roast, blend, and pack our famous teas and coffees.


The Maintenance Engineer role is a hands-on, tools-based position responsible for ensuring that all production and operations equipment is well-maintained and supported to a high standard. Our expectation is that Taylors Engineers do not stop at reactive maintenance - they look for improvements and development opportunities whenever possible.


This role works a 24/7 shift pattern (Panama style), which comprises of 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am) where 14 shifts are worked over 25 days, followed by 10 days off. Your holidays are included within the shift pattern, with an additional 4 flexible days each year.

About you

Our ideal candidate has experience in a similar role within a food/FMCG manufacturing environment, ideally with similar machinery, and will be able to work independently as well as part of a team. They will also align with our company vision and values.


Technical skills/experience required:


A recognised Engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering degree qualification with evidence of practical application/experience ONC/C&G Level 3 or higher Excellent communication skills Experience of working in an FMCG environment Expert in fault-finding KPI awareness Experience using a computerised maintenance management system

Please see the role profile for further information.

What we offer

you

As a minimum, all our employees receive free meals, drinks and snacks while at work, a discretionary quarterly profit-share bonus, holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days, company-wide employee discounts, access to our health cash plan, wellbeing support, company funded counselling, and enrolment in the company pension.


We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to explore what makes them the best version of themselves, and we do this through external training programmes, apprenticeships and internal 1:1 coaching schemes.

Great People, Great Culture

We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands - Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, service and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and our values, and we believe our people are what set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences and we are committed to offering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.


Click here to learn more about life at Bettys & Taylors Group.

To apply for this role

you will be required to submit a CV and cover letter.


There will be a two-stage recruitment process for this role; the first stage interviews will take place across the week commencing 22nd September 2025. The second stage interviews will be confirmed during the first stage.


The closing date for this vacancy is

15th September 2025.