Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co.

Noble Foods is a family‑owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free‑range egg brand the Happy Egg Co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.

Noble Foods was recently rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

Shift Pattern: 3 week pattern Week 1 5:00 am – 1:30 pm Week 2 6:00 am – 2:30 pm Week 3 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Salary: £43,000 – £46,000

Reporting to the Lead Engineer, you will be based at our Thornton Packing centre, playing a critical role in maintaining and improving our automated production environment.

You will respond to breakdowns, deliver preventative maintenance, and collaborate with teams across the site to drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Working hours are on a rotating shift pattern (week 1: 5 am – 1:30 pm, week 2: 6 am – 2:30 pm, week 3: 1 pm – 9:30 pm) Monday to Friday with 30 minutes for lunch each day.

• Responding quickly to breakdowns and minimising downtime
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing
• Supporting installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Driving improvements in OEE, machine performance, and reliability
• Working cross‑functionally to enhance production standards
• Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting audit readiness
• Identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical solutions
• Championing Health & Safety, GMP, and site hygiene standards

• Multi‑skilled engineer with Electrical and/or Mechanical qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3+)
• Recognised apprenticeship (highly desirable)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an automated production environment
• Experience in FMCG, food, or brewery sectors (preferred)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A commitment to continuous improvement and personal development

Our Commitment to Safety & Quality
Safety is at the core of everything we do. From “clean‑as‑you‑go” practices to maintaining audit‑ready standards, you will play a vital role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient workplace.

• Be part of a trusted, family‑owned business with over 100 years of heritage
• Work with market‑leading brands
• Recognised as a Top 10 Food & Drink employer
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development (IOSH, HACCP, and more)
• Work in a modern, automated facility
• Play a direct role in improving performance and driving innovation

• Overtime undertaken is payable at 1.25 × basic rate
• Free hot drinks on shift
• Service awards
• Enhanced paternity and maternity leave
• Free life insurance
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Access to Perkbox with discounts, including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
• Discounted eggs and chicken
• A celebration day after 1 year of service: an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
• Annual health checks and digital GP and nutritional consultations via Digi Care+
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free eye test every two years
• Discounted mobile phone contracts
• Share in our success with the People Partnership – after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
• Additional allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
• Wellness programme
• Employee charity matching scheme

If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent assessment process.