Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Amesbury, Wiltshire

Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time and Part-Time Considered)

About Us:

Birchall Tea is a UK-based tea packing business serving wholesale, retail, and food service sectors. We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team at our Tea Packing Factory in Amesbury.

Role Overview:

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Reactive and preventative maintenance on production machinery

• Mechanical line changeovers

• Managing and developing the workshop, critical spares, and engineering stores

• Delivering planned preventative maintenance programs

• Ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards

• General site maintenance

You will collaborate with production teams and OEMs to enhance machinery efficiency and minimize downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs

• Oversee mechanical machine changeovers

• Manage and work with engineering/OEM contractors

• Develop and deliver PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) programs

• Ensure machinery complies with food safety and regulatory standards

• Support the installation of new equipment and provide technical training

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance schedules and equipment performance

• General facilities and utilities maintenance

Requirements:

• Minimum NVQ4/BTEC L4 in Mechanical Engineering or HNC/HND qualified

• Time-served at apprentice level

• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing (preferred)

• Knowledge of BRC Food Safety V9 standard (preferred)

• Basic understanding of electrical systems, motors, sensors, and PLCs (desirable)

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Willingness to be flexible with working hours

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in the Tea Packing or food industry

• Knowledge of IMA C51 and IMA C24E tea bag machines

Why Join Us?

• Pay: £30,000 - £40,000 per year (with yearly bonus)

• Benefits:

• Company pension

• Discounted or free food

• Free on-site parking

Working Hours:

• Full-Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Option for 7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

• Part-Time options available

Location Requirement:

• Must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Amesbury SP4 before starting work.

Interested? Apply Now!

Join our team and contribute to the success of Birchall Tea. We look forward to receiving your application!

Reference ID: ME-BT032021

Work Location: In-person at Amesbury SP4

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Amesbury, Wiltshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Location:

• Amesbury, Wiltshire (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ME-BT032021