Premier Foods

About the Company

As one of the UK's largest food producers, we’re passionate about food and believe each and every day we have the opportunity to enrich life for everyone. Premier Foods employs over 4,000 people operating from 13 sites across the country, supplying a range of retail, wholesale, foodservice and other customers with our iconic brands which feature in millions of homes every day. Through some of the nation’s best-loved brands, including Ambrosia, Batchelors, Bisto, Loyd Grossman, Mr. Kipling, Oxo, FUEL10K, The Spice Tailor, Merchant Gourmet and Sharwood’s, we’re creating great tasting products that contribute to healthy and balanced diets, while committing to nurturing our people and our local communities, and going further in the pursuit of a healthier planet, in line with our Purpose of ‘Enriching Life Through Food’.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Premier Foods

Job Title

Multi Skilled Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer Role Summary: Support, maintain and improve automated manufacturing equipment and processes in a high‑volume bakery environment, ensuring plant reliability, quality, safety and efficiency through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives. Expectations: * Adopt a proactive “Right First Time” maintenance approach. * Collaborate closely with engineering, operations and quality teams. * Contribute to continuous‑improvement projects, KPIs and waste‑reduction efforts. * Mentor non‑electrical engineers and assist electrical staff in mastering automated machinery. Key Responsibilities: * Advise on design, installation and commissioning of small projects and initiatives. * Inspect, troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment. * Ensure plant productivity, quality, safety and environmental compliance. * Maximise utilisation of engineering assets and support line‑efficiency KPIs. * Deliver training and knowledge transfer for cross‑functional teams. * Implement and monitor proactive maintenance strategies and process improvements. Required Skills: * Experience in automated manufacturing environments. * Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and electronic manuals and drawings. * Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills across multiple disciplines. * Excellent communication and team‑collaboration abilities. * Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and waste reduction. Required Education & Certifications: * Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC, or equivalent. * Level 3 Electrical/Electronic Engineering qualification (or similar).

Stoke, United kingdom

On site

11-03-2026