Multi Skilled Engineer – Trafford

Department: Engineering
Location: Manchester (Trafford Park)
Closing date: 22nd August 2025

Our Business

We are proud of our heritage and position as one of Europe’s largest specialist food companies, manufacturing and supplying authentic global foods which serve the chefs and owners of restaurants and takeaways, as well as a diverse range of consumers. With a strong portfolio of leading brands including Lucky Boat, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Green Dragon and Patak’s, our product range is as diverse as the people who chose to work here, and includes noodles, flour, rice, spices, sauces, and oils. We pride ourselves on our passion for food and people, where collaboration, diversity, and inclusion are integral in everything that we do. This is underpinned with our employee resource groups where members and allies help create an inclusive environment and special events are celebrated. Westmill is a place where no one feels like the new person for long and everyone has the chance to make a real difference to the business by being their authentic selves.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Shift-Based Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of equipment and systems across the site through both planned and reactive maintenance activities. This role aims to minimise downtime and eliminate quality issues, thereby supporting continuous production and adherence to quality standards. As a Shift-Based Engineer, you will be part of a team that ensures compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements. You will play a crucial role in delivering the Site Engineering Strategy and executing planned preventive maintenance programme in line with our manufacturing plans to drive site wide performance improvements. To be successful in this role, you will need to have an appropriate engineering qualification combined with work experience in an FMCG environment. Your confident and collaborative approach, combined with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills, will make you an asset to our organisation. You will be multi-skilled with an
electrical bias, have experience in fault finding on PLCs, and possess pneumatic and hydraulic experience. You will have the ability to work within a team and independently, demonstrating consistent delivery to both internal and external.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• ABF Pension Scheme membership
• An annual Incentive Plan
• Private Healthcare 

Additionally, you will have access to a range of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work; from a free and confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to access to affordable loans and financial education, electric vehicle and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes, an option to buy additional holidays and a day dedicated to volunteering in your local community. You will also have access to our benefits platform Extra Spice from day one, offering a huge variety of retail and leisure discounts.

Would you like to hear more?

We would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with anyone who feels they would be a great fit for our business. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require at any stage in the recruitment process.

To apply please click here!