Job Description

We are recruiting....

Maintenance Engineer at HARIBO Pontefract

Welcome to HARIBO,

Europe's largest and most successful sweet-confectionery brand! Our mission is to bring happiness to kids and grown-ups and we're looking for talented people to join our team to help us spread some joy!


We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to come and join our Pontefract site on an alternating shift pattern.

Hours of Work:

Working 40 hours per week on an alternating shifts pattern


06:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 22:00



Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor on a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for providing electro-mechanical maintenance services to all machinery and equipment used for the production and packing of sugar confectionery and the installation and commission of production and packing machinery to the appropriate standards within the food environment.


You will have key relationships with other departments including but not limited to Production, Packing, HSE, Technical Services and Engineering.


And finally, one of our values is 'Childlike Happiness' so be prepared to have some fun along the way!

Life at the 'happy world' means:

A competitive salary discussed at interview Quarterly operational bonus 36 days (including 5 bank holidays) Market leading life assurance cover 20% discount in our Stores Free onsite parking Subsidised canteen Paid breaks Development and training opportunities

Our mix that awaits you:

Some of the key accountabilities and responsibilities of the role are;

Completing jobs in line with the preventative maintenance schedule Responding quickly and effectively to all breakdowns Ensuring all activities are carried out in line with the standards expected in the food industry Carrying out project and commissioning work Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with any Permit to Works, job recording, fire alarm muting, Health & Safety and Hygiene set system of work

Ingredients that you bring with you:

A Mechanical Apprenticeship is essential A manufacturing background is preferred Installation and commissioning experience is essential Practical problem-solving skills Good communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to make decisions under pressure * Strong IT abilities