Job Description

Senior Engineer

Eye, Near Diss - Suffolk

16:00 - 01:00 Monday to Friday

Salary up to 54,724

With a family tradition in butchery stretching back more than 30 years and a passion for provenance and quality, CK Meats is an award-winning British pork producer in the heart of Suffolk countryside. We are now proudly part of the wider CPC Foods Group and International food company Premium Food Group.



With state-of-the-art, recently expanded facilities, CK Meats cuts, prepares, packs and delivers award-winning fresh pork products locally, nationally and worldwide. As a result, we have been awarded many accreditations, including Red Tractor, RSPCA Assured and BRCGS A Grade certification.



There is a brand new opportunity to join our growing team as an

Senior Engineer/Engineering Technician

. In this hands on role, you will provide technical assistance for our head of engineering and engineering teams, ensuring the efficient repair, modifications and improvements to company assets. You will have shared responsibility for the installation, maintenance and improvement of production lines, managing contractors and also ensuring health, safety and environmental requirements are adhered to.



Day to day, your role will include assisting, identifying and analysing problems before crises occur and determining appropriate action and follow-up.

Skills and experience required:

NVQ Level 4 or higher in mechanical and/or electrical engineering Demonstrable experience in a multi-discipline engineering role Working knowledge of BRC standards and customer codes of practice Knowledge and understanding of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) Working knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems, eg. Shire Working knowledge and use of CMMS system (computerised maintenance management system) CIEH Level 3 Food Safety for Manufacturing HACCP, TACCP and GMP qualification Knowledge, understanding and compliance to hygiene and health and safety requirements - IOSHH qualification is preferable Competent in working with PLC systems and general fault-finding on electrical circuits. Ideally, 18th Edition qualified Sound fault-finding ability and a working knowledge of pneumatics and control systems Experience with heavy mechanical machinery A consistent and fair approach when implementing company policies and procedures Good written and oral communication skills Ability to use initiative and work autonomously

What we offer:

Salary of up to 54,724 Monday to Friday 16:00 -01:00 with 1 hours unpaid break 33 days' annual leave (with an option to buy up to 5 extra days) Access to GroceryAid, which provides emotional, practical and financial support * Colleague Rewards, Benefits, and recognition hub - including amazing colleague discount