About usJob title: Multi-Skilled Shift EngineerLocation: Blackpool, FY3 7AEWorking Hours: Panama/Continental shifts, 24/7 coverage Days & Nights - 6am-6pm/6pm-6amSalary: CompetitiveContract type: Full time, permAbout usWe’re FBC UK – Fox’s Burton’s Companies – and we bake some of the nation’s most incredible biscuits (we might be a little biased, but we’ll let you decide!). Formed from the merger of Burton’s and Fox’s Biscuits, we’re proud to be home to iconic brands like Maryland, Jammie Dodgers, Rocky and Fox’s.We’re trusted manufacturing partners to leading UK retailers and household names, baking across eight sites – from Isle of Arran to Dorset – and at our HQ in St Albans. Together, we’re a team of around 4,000 brilliant colleagues.At FBC UK, we’re building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow. By embracing diversity, equity and inclusion, we create a supportive environment where people thrive and make a positive impact.The roleTo provide high-quality engineering support to production operations by maintaining, repairing, and improving plant and equipment. The goal is to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime in a fast-paced biscuit manufacturing environment. This role requires a proactive approach to both planned and reactive maintenance, with a strong focus on safety, hygiene, and product quality.Key accountabilities

• Execute planned maintenance tasks as outlined in the CMMS maintenance schedule.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, carrying out repairs and logging all actions and follow-ups in the CMMS.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults across a variety of food production machinery (e.g., ovens, conveyors, mixers, multi-head weighers, baggers).
• Support production teams during changeovers and start-ups to reduce delays and ensure smooth transitions.
• Accurately document all maintenance activities on a daily/shift basis via the CMMS.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment reliability and performance.
• Assist with engineering-led projects, including equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas in accordance with 5S principles.
• Ensure all tasks are completed safely and in compliance with site Health & Safety and food hygiene standards.
• Proactively identify and report safety risks, unsafe practices, or equipment issues.

Skills & experience

• Time-served multi-skilled apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment, preferably within the food or FMCG sector.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Working knowledge of PLC systems (fault-finding capability required; programming experience not essential).
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety, food safety, and hygiene regulations.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail
• Clear and confident communicator
• Resilient and adaptable under pressure
• Team-oriented with a proactive mindset
• Committed to continuous personal and professional development
• Flexible with shift work and overtime availability