Job Description

ABP UK is part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe's leading consumer food producers. With over 60 - years of experience. ABP has a reputation for quality and innovation. Our food business specialises in supplying and developing award-winning British beef and lamb products for retail, food service and wholesale customers worldwide.


We work across a number of markets to maximise returns for our farmer suppliers and offer efficiency and value for our customers. From the core of our business in consumer food production, we have companies as diverse as pet food manufacturing to renewable energy, giving our colleagues a broad range of opportunities for progression throughout our group

ABP Linden have an exciting opportunity based in our Retail site for an experienced Maintenance Engineer.

As a Multi-skilled Engineer, you will be required to provide technical support in electrical and mechanical disciplines in the correction, prevention and elimination of technical problems across the site. Reporting to the Engineering Manager and assisting in the smooth running of the factory, ensuring that the business needs and targets are always met. You will provide effective electrical/ mechanical engineering support and carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, with electrical, pneumatics and hydraulics duties

The role involves:

Attending to reactive maintenance problems and repair breakdowns in a safe, permanent and controlled manner.


Ensure machinery and services are maintained via PPM to meet individual department requirements, utilising the most appropriate maintenance regime.


Assist production as an engineer by timely attending any issues which occur during the running of the equipment.


Adhere to SOPs and carry out all tasks to the best of your ability.


Support Engineering projects as required.


Record accurately, information on the CMMS system in relation to planned maintenance and breakdowns, so the information can be analysed to improve the reliability of the asset.


Attend meetings when required by the manager.


Liaise and communicate with colleagues and departments.


Ensure all work carried out complies with the relative legislation.


Awareness of HACCP and ensure all works meet health and safety, and food safety standards

Personal Specification

Hygiene - To ensure best practice is always adopted for control staff, product and environmental hygiene.


Health and safety - To ensure you are trained against the relevant SOPs/have the relevant qualifications for any works carried out. Ensure any near misses/risks identified are escalated within the business.


Training - To constantly review training needs and discuss with your line manger to ensure you have continuing development.

Requirements

A time-served electrical/mechanical engineer with formal qualifications and ideally a minimum of 3 years hands-on maintenance experience, preferably within the food industry.


PLC variable speed drive and control systems is desirable


Hands on approach to solving problems and achieving results is a must


Excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills


Ability to work as part of a team


Be flexible in terms of operational requirements and willing to travel to other sites as and when required

We reserve the right to enhance criteria at shortlisting stage.

Closing date: Friday 24th of October 2025

ABP Linden is an Equal Opportunities Employer.