Job Title:  Shift Engineer

Date:  29 Aug 2025
Req ID:  3297
Company:  Jordans Dorset Ryvita
Location: 

Biggleswade, GB, SG18 8QB

Full or Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Category:  Engineering

Overview of role

Location: Biggleswade

Shift: Panama shift consisting of 12-hour shifts, 2 weeks of rostered days and then 2 weeks of nights on a 4 week rotating pattern.

Closing date: 19th September 2025

We are on the lookout for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our friendly team at Jordan’s. 

Are you a passionate, dedicated Multi- Skilled Mechanical & Electrical Shift Engineer looking for a rewarding career supporting our Production teams in driving forward profitability and growth in our business?

We have a great opportunity to join our ambitious teams at Jodans, and support us achieving our mission by working collaboratively to ‘Inspire better wellbeing by creating delicious foods from nature’

 

Your Purpose:

The Shift Engineer is responsible for undertaking maintenance, repairs and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment, plant and facilities to ensure the delivery of production volumes and efficiencies whilst driving continuous improvement within an environment that has high safety and quality standards. This role will involve working closely with the production department to identify and resolve safety, quality or downtime issues with assets in a timely manner. Completion of and updating of proactive maintenance tasks is an important aspect to this role.

Key Accountabilities

Our Engineering Manager is looking for a team member to... 

  • To work safely by applying sound engineering principles and safe systems of work e.g. isolations, Permit to Work, Risk Assessment, whilst working across a diverse range of equipment and associated hazards.
  • This role involves the maintenance, timely repairs using root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and plant and facilities to ensure the delivery of production volumes.
  • Provide expert technical expertise with respect to providing training, coaching and mentoring of Machine Minders, Operators, Junior Engineers and Apprentices.

The Right Person

If you share our values... 

Integrity, Passion for Results, Superior Quality, Initiative, Recognition & Teamwork 

And you have the following skills and experiences.... 

  • You will need to have great judgement, the ability to diagnose and repair equipment, as well as taking a long- term view in identifying improvements. You will also have a good understanding of PLC’s.
  • You will be motivated to make a difference everyday with the ability to operate successful in a fast- changing environment whilst refusing to accept poor standards
  • Always act in a safe manner and to use the SAFE reporting system to highlight potential hazards. 

We can offer.... 

•    Attractive Salary  
•    Bonus Scheme (up to 5%)
•    Team & Company Events
•    Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions
•    Buy Holiday Scheme     
•    Discounted and free food
•    Health Cash Plan protecting you and your wellbeing 
•    Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide. 
•    Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform  
•    Generous Family Leave policy  
•    Leadership Development  
•    Cycle to Work scheme 
•    Free Parking 

Together we inspire better wellbeing by creating a positive working environment that is rich in diversity, where we create equity in opportunities, where we can all be ourselves, and where we all feel that we belong.     

We want to ensure the recruitment process works for everyone. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please email recruitment@jordansryvita.com to discuss these adjustments. 

Our brands are sold worldwide and have great credentials in environmental sustainability. 

Apply now and let's see what we can do together! 

Our business will make you want to get up and out in the morning!  We have three strong brands, and together we grow our business with two key ingredients: delicious food and people who care.