Position Title: Shift Engineer 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Whittlesey 

Requisition ID: 36749 

 

 

There’s nothing beige about McCain…

Except our potatoes — and we’re extremely passionate about them. 

When you join McCain, you’ll be joining the biggest player in the frozen potato game, bringing people together around the nation for over 60 years by sharing simple, delicious planet friendly food. We’ve partnered with thousands of the country’s supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, hospitals, and schools to change the way people see the humble spud. It’s all about elevation and creating something better.  

So, come and make your career at McCain Foods.

 

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Engineers work as part of a multi-disciplined team carrying out first line maintenance tasks and improvements on equipment throughout the factory efficiently and effectively. You’ll provide feedback on completed tasks into the engineering maintenance system to ensure equipment histories and costs are kept up to date and to enable follow up work to be identified and planned. 

 

Reporting into the Shift Engineering Manager, you will also…

Consider all implications when carrying out designated tasks to minimise wasted time and materialsHave a “Fix it right, now” work ethic and use Root Cause Analysis to determine the underlying reasons behind problems and failures and act on the findingsBe observant at all times when in the plant and report any deficiencies that cannot be rectifiedProvide and implement ideas to improve manufacturing,  efficiency and equipment reliabilityWork safely, with regard for your duty of care to yourself and to others who may be affected by your work.  Adhere to company policies and procedures at all timesWork in liaison with other departments as required and provide support and assistance where possibleEnter accurate, detailed feedback on all completed tasks into the CMMS on a daily basisWork closely with your Line Manager to ensure the smooth execution of both day-to-day maintenance tasks and shutdown workEnsure the upkeep and reliability of all plant and equipment in your shifts designated area by feeding back requirements to your Line ManagerTo identify through knowledge and analysis, areas that will contribute to improved product quality or plant efficiencyPlaying a pivotal role in communicating and co-ordinating the activities associated with changeSupport the driving improvements initiative on site, and understand and implement the basic principles of lean manufacturing

 

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

It’s a given that you will have experience of working in a busy maintenance department, ideally within a food manufacturing department. You will also have…

BTEC/ NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent Time served apprenticeship in Engineering or similar industry City and Guilds 2391 or similar   Multi-skilled qualification in additional disciplines (NVQ L2 / City & Guilds)Broad knowledge of modern maintenance techniquesWide ranging knowledge of engineering practical fundamentalsPractical engineering experience

 

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Although we do encourage you to taste the goods you’ll be pleased to know we don’t pay you in chips. For working hard, you’ll also get a great hourly rate and some pretty good benefits including: 

An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your payOptional health cash planCycle to work scheme‘Chips In’ Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development of McCain communities across the globe

And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an impressive 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.

 

 

WHAT YOU'LL WORK...

This is a shift based role working a combination of 12 hour shifts across days and nights to a set rota. 

 

 

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

You'll be based at our Whittlesey plant in Peterborough. If you’ve spotted our three wind turbines, then you’ll know where we are! With about 350 employees on site, we’re one of our largest plants across the GB business. Our Whittlesey plant is where we make our famous French Fries as well as our chilled products, such as our Shake Shake Fries.

 

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

 

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. 

 

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here. 

 

Job Family: Engineering & Technical      
Division: GB Manufacturing & Supply Chain 
Department: ​B Shift Engineers ​
Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Whittlesey 

Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd