Engineer

DO&CO is seeking a fully skilled maintenance engineer for its high-performance engineering team in a fast-paced food production facility. The role involves providing technical support across all manufacturing and packaging lines, ensuring optimal equipment reliability and minimal downtime through effective maintenance, diagnostics, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose various mechanical and electrical faults, and support line optimization while adhering to food safety and health standards. This position is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and quality of luxury airline catering operations.

Must Have

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults
• Support line optimisation and process improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate maintenance and downtime records through the CMMS system
• Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
• Time-served Engineer or equivalent qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 in Engineering)
• Proven experience in a fast-moving, semi-automated manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical fault finding, and PLC-controlled equipment
• Ability to work effectively on a continental shift pattern
• Excellent diagnostic, fault-finding, and communication skills

Good to Have

• Knowledge of DAF plant operations
• Gas safety certification
• 17th/18th Edition Electrical qualification (if electrically biased)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement principles

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• On-Site Free Meals
• In-house training opportunities
• Opportunity to have a real impact
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

Company Description

Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.

Job Description

We are seeking a fully skilled maintenance engineer to join our high-performance engineering team within a fast-paced food production facility. The successful candidate will provide technical support across all manufacturing and packaging lines, ensuring optimum equipment reliability and minimal downtime through effective maintenance, diagnostics, and continuous improvement activities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production and packaging equipment
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults in a timely and safe manner
• Support line optimisation and process improvement initiatives to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Work collaboratively with production and quality teams to ensure operational targets are met
• Maintain accurate maintenance and downtime records through the CMMS system
• Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards always

Qualifications

• Time-served Engineer or equivalent qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 in Engineering discipline – Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled)
• Proven experience in a fast-moving, semi-automated manufacturing environment (preferably food, beverage, or FMCG)
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical fault finding, and PLC-controlled equipment
• Ability to work effectively on a continental shift pattern (days/nights, including weekends)
• Excellent diagnostic, fault-finding, and communication skills
• Knowledge of DAF plant operations
• Gas safety certification
• 17th/18th Edition Electrical qualification (if electrically biased)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement principles

Additional Information

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status