Working Hours: Panama/Continental shifts, 24/7 coverage Days & Nights - 6am-6pm/6pm-6am
Are you an Engineer who takes pride in keeping production moving and enjoys being right at the heart of a fast-paced manufacturing environment? In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting day-to-day production by maintaining, repairing, and continuously improving plant and equipment within a busy biscuit manufacturing operation.
You’ll take a hands-on approach to both planned preventive maintenance and reactive breakdowns, using your technical expertise to keep equipment running at optimal performance and minimise downtime. Working closely with production teams, you’ll help ensure the site operates safely, efficiently, and consistently delivers high-quality products.
Safety, hygiene, and quality will be at the core of everything you do. You’ll be proactive in identifying potential issues before they impact production, while responding quickly and effectively when faults arise. Your work will have a direct and visible impact on plant performance and output every single day.
This is a great opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a busy manufacturing setting, enjoys being close to production, and is motivated by keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently.


Who are we?
We are FBC UK, Fox’s Burton’s Companies! ……And we bake the UK’s most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).
FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton’s Biscuits and Fox’s Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox’s, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names.
Your Role in Creating Quality Bakes
*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.


Your Key Ingredients
*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


What Makes This Opportunity a Real Treat
*Grow your career with real support – from hands-on technical training and cross skilling to leadership development and opportunities to step into advanced roles, we’ll invest in helping you progress.
*Join a business with genuine heart – we’re proud of our strong community values, inclusive culture, and the way our teams support each other every day.
*Enjoy great perks – access exclusive discounts through our Bake My Day employee portal, tasty discounts on our biscuits, and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Helpline and onsite Mental Health First Aiders.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.