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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Mechanical Engineers

Salary Range
£41,125 - £41,125
£3,427 - £3,427 / mo

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Location Base
Pontefract, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

We are recruiting....


Mechanical Engineers


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 Mechanical Engineers


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:

  • Salary £41,125 per annum
  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Alternating Shift Pattern 06.00 to 14.00 and 14.00 to 22.00
  • Life Assurance
  • Bonus scheme
  • 20% discount in our Stores
  • Free onsite parking
  • A supportive and dynamic induction period
  • And you can't forget...Sweet treats!!


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 as requested
  • 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:

  • Mechanical Apprenticeship is essential
  • 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
  • Good IT skills


Hours of Work:

This role is 40 hours a week but flexibility to work outside of these hours is essential, working at our Pontefract site.


Please register your details through our recruitment portal, upload your CV and we will get in touch to discuss your application further…

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanical Engineers roles across Haribo UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £41,125 - £41,125 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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