Job Description

At Place UK, we aren't just about the sweetness of strawberries, Place UK has built a solid reputation as one of Britain's leading fruit growers and suppliers, we have expanded our range to include beans and pulses through acquisitions, we are shaping the future of Fresh & frozen food and have ambitious growth plans.

Our values are what define us, we have Pride in everything we do and when it comes to our people, we are passionate about you being you, we are committed to developing your personal and professional growth.

Our exceptional diverse workforce are internationally recognized for their quality, reliability and flexibility, makes and makes Place UK what it is today. We have on-site canteen, gym, sporting facilities, and a shop. If you want to be part of an award-winning, forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you!

Summary:

To undertake both planned and reactive maintenance duties, in addition to completing engineering projects around the site.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensuring all duties are carried out in accordance with current legislation and company procedures, particularly relating to (though not exclusively to) health and safety, quality and environment management. Continuously assesses equipment for efficiency and purpose and implement improvements so that output will be optimised. Use line monitoring, fault finding and problem-solving systems/techniques in order to maximise utilisation of all site equipment, by minimising downtime through scheduled maintenance, and continuous improvement Completing engineering project tasks and making improvements to existing equipment as appropriate. Diagnosing faults and putting forward improvement suggestions and undertaking improvements as required. Installing new equipment and relocating existing equipment. Ensure that your work area is kept safe, clean and tidy Work and support the factory line setters to ensure they have help when needed and address any production line / machinery issues with them. Carry out any other tasks as requested by line manager, which the jobholder is capable of completing in a safe and competent manner.

Ideal Requirements

Food / FMCG Background

Ideally will have a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, However if you are at the end of your studies and are looking for your first opportunity for experience, please apply, we are always looking out the next best talent!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 51,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Norwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Food Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (preferred)
Location:

Norwich (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/07/2025