Engineering Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Engineering Technician Location: Tutbury, Derbyshire Shift: 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm – rotating shift pattern Salary: £30-£32,500 + shift allowance + potential bonus + other fantastic benefits
Although this is a full-time permanent opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs, don’t let this stop you from applying.
Position Summary Reporting to the Workshop Manager You will be responsible for the maintenance of site equipment and systems in accordance with health and safety, quality and food hygiene standards. Support with the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) of all equipment and, when required, provide quick and effective reactive breakdown maintenance of site equipment. The Nestlé Tutbury Factory in Derbyshire is one of the largest Nestlé factories in Europe after circa £500 million investment over the last few years. The factory is a Centre of excellence for Nescafé products around the world producing freeze-dried, spray dried and pod coffee technologies and is at the forefront of coffee innovation globally. The factory is moving forward with continuous improvement principles and actively developing Lean/TPM processes so it’s an exciting time to be involved.
A day in the life of…an Engineering Technician
As an Engineering Technician your primary role will be completing planned maintenance activities as a preventative measure to reduce breakdowns and improve line performance.
The factory is moving forward with continuous improvement principles and actively developing TPM processes so it’s an exciting time to be involved, and it is expected that you will play a key part in the move from reactive to proactive maintenance. Planned maintenance will often involve inspecting parts and identifying signs that premature failure may be imminent, such as wear, impact damage and degradation of seals etc. so as to maximise line performance by reducing breakdowns and deterioration. You will be working to optimise maintenance of machinery and assets, by feeding back necessary improvements to the frequency and content of the maintenance activities.
Whilst most of the work in the role will be planned there may be occasions on which you are required to respond to breakdowns within the plant, working with shift technicians and operators to help diagnose faults.
Other responsibilities:
- Driving the use of break down analysis to continuously improve asset intensity.
- Technicians are required to have a problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset to find the root cause of failures and put in preventative measures to prevent reoccurrence of repeat failures.
- You will be required to record all work activities to a detailed level for the purposes of looking after all aspects of cost, efficiency, quality and maintenance activities.
- Contributing to the upkeep and improvement of all relevant technical documentation.
- Raising purchase orders where required, liaising with the Maintenance co-ordinator to ensure that appropriate stock levels are maintained within budgetary constraints.
- Support maintenance engineers to complete remedial actions from Compliance audits.
- Ensuring adherence to all health and safety as well as hygiene and food safety standards whilst conducting maintenance and repair activities.
What will make you successful?
- Must have a Mechanical background. Multi-Skilled Engineers will be considered but must have Mechanical bias.
- Strong experience is desirable but must also be keen to learn new processes and overcome new obstacles.
- Experience of various types of Workshop Equipment e.g Lathes, Millers, Welders are essential.
- Must have an ONC/HNC in Engineering or equivalent, as well as a time served apprenticeship and have working experience in Process Manufacturing.
What you need to know
What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.
Job advert posting date: 17/05/2023
Job advert closing date: 31/05/2023
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up several Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Engineering Technician roles across Nestle's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £32,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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