Job Title:  Multi Skilled Engineer

OUR BUSINESS:

Here at The Silver Spoon Company, we are more than just sugar. We have an exciting portfolio of brands that support the Home Baking, Sweetening & Treats categories and a vision to become the true home of home baking in the eyes of our customers and consumers. This role will be key in supporting our Supply Team in meeting this vision.

As an inclusive employer we strive to create an environment where everyone can bring their best self to work and be supported to deliver so that we can all celebrate a successful growing business together.

The Role:

We are currently recruiting for a Shift Engineer to join our Engineering team based in Bishop’s Stortford. This is a full-time role that operates on a shift basis, providing essential 24/7 engineering support to our production operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of production machinery, ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and operating at maximum efficiency. You will play a key role in reducing downtime and supporting the delivery of the production plan.

You will work closely with operators to help them optimise machinery performance and develop their mechanical skills. You will also collaborate with the Engineering Co-Ordinator and other engineers to carry out planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring that any issues are resolved quickly and effectively.

In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will be expected to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, support the availability of spare parts, and ensure effective communication during shift handovers. You will be a role model within the team, promoting high standards in safety, hygiene, and engineering practice.

This role requires flexibility, as you will be part of a team providing cover across all shifts, including weekends. You will also be expected to take ownership of your own development and support the wider site management team when required.

The Candidate:

We are looking for a qualified experienced engineer who is passionate about delivering high standards and continuous improvement. You should have completed a recognised apprenticeship and hold both electrical and mechanical qualifications, ideally at City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent. You must also hold a BS 7671 qualification, either 17th or 18th Edition. Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, or a similar fast-  paced environment is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to health and safety and be able to demonstrate safe working practices. You should be   confident in identifying and resolving machine performance issues and have a track record of contributing to measurable improvements.

We are looking for someone who is a team player, takes personal accountability, and is committed to getting better and better. If you    are ready to take the next step in your engineering career and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, pride, and      performance, we would love to hear from you.