Maintenance Engineer (Nights)

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Our story

Inspired by his travels and love of cooking, Charlie Bigham set up shop in 1996 with the sole aim of creating really delicious dishes for foodies – putting in all the care and attention that you would if you were to cook them yourself at home.

Now approaching our 25th anniversary, Charlie Bigham’s is the number one brand in the chilled pre-prepared meal category. With over 50 dishes available in major supermarkets, our distinctive wooden trays and illustrated packaging make us instantly recognisable on-shelf.

Bigham’s has achieved impressive YOY growth since launch and we continue to grow in a sustainable way. We now employ over 600 people across two thriving kitchens in London and Somerset. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and have achieved B-Corp status because it’s the right thing to do for our business, for our consumers and for the planet.

And our award-winning company is still expanding, which is why we’re searching for like-minded individuals who share our passion for the extraordinary, to help us deliver our food philosophy - Only Delicious Will Do.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our team providing support across our award winning Quarry Kitchen. You’ll be responsible for carrying out preventative maintenance and improvement activities to ensure our kitchens work efficiently.

What you’d be doing

Ensure service levels are maintained across the Kitchen through preventive and reactive maintenance
To carry out planned maintenance to best in class standards in line with the maintenance plan, ensuring all work is carried out to relevant legislation and guidelines.
Carry out root cause analysis to determine and correct underlying performance issues
Support the Production teams in refining processes to improve efficiencies
Reduce machinery down time and defect opportunities
Support operational training to develop internal skill sets
Carry out first response attendance for Site Services and Facilities
Actively seek, support and deliver improvement projects

What you’ll bring to the table

We’re looking for someone who has previous experience of working in an FMCG chilled, customer focused environment. You’ll need a Level 3 qualification in mechanical and electrical engineering and ideally be 17th edition qualified.

Experience in a food production environment would be advantageous but isn’t essential.

Requisite experience and skills for this role are:
Logical thinker with a methodical approach to work with high level of attention to detail
A collaborative approach
Proactive
Solutions focussed
Enjoyment in supporting others to identify opportunities and find solutions through process improvement and engineering
Robust and enjoy the challenges of fast paced environment

What we can offer you

First and foremost, we’re offering a fellow foodie the chance to join an innovative and fast-growing company that values and rewards the great people in its teams. You’ll receive a 360° Bigham’s induction, to understand how every department contributes to the business, access to the Bigham’s Academy to progress your career, plus a competitive salary.

We also offer a truly fantastic work space at our award winning Quarry Kitchen in Somerset. Our Quarry Kitchen is tucked away in the Somerset countryside yet is easily accessible from Bristol & Bath as well as the beautiful towns and villages across the region and has modern on-site facilities, with ample parking and a cycle-to-work scheme available to commuters.

Other benefits include:
Career support in creating an individual PDP via the Bigham’s Academy
Pension scheme
Life insurance
Bonus
Discounted gym membership
Bigham’s discounts for hundreds of popular retail and dining outlets
The chance to take home lots of Charlie Bigham’s dishes to enjoy with family and friends.
We organise team outings, sporting tournaments and take part in community and charity events in the local area.

Strictly no agencies please.