Job Description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Full Time 40 hours per week

Salary: up to 47,657 per annum for fully qualified and experienced Engineer

Location: Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall

Hours: 6.00am -2.00pm, Monday - Friday

30 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)

About us...

From humble origins back in 1890, Rodda's now craft the world's leading clotted cream, as well as producing bottled milk, double cream and butter. Our products are made from premium Cornish milk all sourced from Cornish farms within a 30km radius of our Creamery.

We're proud of our history and passionate about our products and our people. Rodda's is known across the world for crafting the best Cornish Clotted cream - this is down to our care and attention to detail. Without a dedicated team our success would not be possible. Every single member of our team understands they will have an impact on the service and product we provide.

The Rodda family's commitment to supporting our people, the local community and protecting the environment is fundamental to the business.

If you are an experienced Engineer and want to work as part of a small, friendly team in a growing brand, this could be the role for you.

Role Purpose

To effectively maintain factory equipment and site services. Duties cover a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, automation including PLC programming, utilities - steam, compressed air, water etc.

Responsibilities

be an active and supportive member of the engineering team.

maintain all machinery, ensuring that it is capable of producing to maximum efficiency and meets all H&S requirements.

complete both electrical and mechanical pro-active & reactive maintenance.

attend breakdowns and provide engineering support to departments throughout the factory.

be on call to cover issues overnight 1 week in 4

action repairs and ensure all measures taken are recorded so recurrent faults can be recognised.

actively seek equipment upgrades and improvements to improve machine safety and efficiency

assist outside contractors working on site.

respond to alarms and emergency situations.

use the engineering CMMS system to log all work and stores requests.

have a positive, 'can do' attitude and always show a 'spirit of teamwork and cooperation' with colleagues and customers.

Requirements - Knowledge and skills

proven multiskilled Engineer with electrical bias preferred.

served apprenticeship, preferably in the food industry but not essential.

qualified to at least NVQ level 3 (or equivalent, ONC mechanical/electrical engineering, BTEC level 3 in mechanical & electrical/electronic engineering).

appropriate C&G 2382 BS 7671:2018 18 Edition IEE regulations qualification.

good knowledge of automation, PLC programming and SCADA systems, ideally Allen Bradley.

competent in electromechanical & pneumatic Systems, electrical panels, industrial wiring, welding, machining, steam boilers etc.

proven track record in an Engineering and fault-finding role gained from within a FMCG environment (ideally food industry).

good understanding of HACCP principles.

strong teamworking skills and be H&S focussed.

must live in Cornwall and have own transport.

This is a Scorrier based role so applicants must have own transport and accommodation in Cornwall. To apply and be considered, please submit your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@roddas.co.uk. Closing date for applications is 25 January 2026.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 47,657.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you live in Cornwall as this is essential?
Experience:

Electrical Engineering: 1 year (preferred) Engineering Maintenance: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) C&G 2382 BS 7671:2018 18 Edition IEE Regs Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person